Homer S. Brown, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Homer S. Brown

American judge, civil rights leader and politician

Date of Birth: 23-Sep-1896

Place of Birth: Huntington, West Virginia, United States

Date of Death: 22-May-1977

Profession: judge, lawyer, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Homer Sylvester Brown (September 23, 1896 – May 22, 1977) was an American judge, civil rights leader, and state representative in Pennsylvania.
In a career of firsts, he was the first African American in a variety of leadership roles.Brown was born in Huntington, West Virginia September 23, 1896.
He graduated from Virginia Union University and received his law degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1923.
He was first elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1934 and served seven consecutive terms until 1950.Brown married Wilhelmina Byrd in 1927 and had a son, Byrd Rowlett Brown, who was also active in promoting civil rights.
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Brown died on May 22, 1977, in Pittsburgh.