Earl B. Dickerson | |
|---|---|
 Earl B. Dickerson while a member of the President's Committee on Fair Employment Practices | |
| Member of Chicago City Council for the 2nd ward | |
| In office 1939–1943 | |
| Preceded by | William L. Dawson |
| Succeeded by | William H. Harvey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 22, 1891 Canton, Mississippi |
| Died | September 1, 1986 (aged 95) Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater |
University of Illinois University of Chicago Law School |
| Occupation | Attorney businessman |
Earl Burrus Dickerson (June 22, 1891 – September 1, 1986) was an American attorney, activist, military officer and businessman who successfully argued before the United States Supreme Court in Hansberry v. Lee.[1]
- ^ Fuller, Hoyt W. (December 1961). Johnson, John H. (ed.). "Earl B. Dickerson:warrior and statesman". Ebony. 17 (2). Chicago, Illinois: Johnson Publishing Company, Inc.: 150–154.