King, Otis
unknown-2012 · Contribution: 1976
Law & Civil Rights
First Black City Attorney of Houston, Texas
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Quick facts
- Born
- unknown-2012
- Category
- Law & Civil Rights
Impact on the world
King broke the color line of legal leadership in one of America's largest cities, serving as Houston's top lawyer at a turning point for Black political power in Texas.
Sources
- Texas State Historical Association (Handbook of Texas)
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