Pioneer Civil Rights Attorney Oliver Hill dies.

[Wolfman]

Brother Oliver Hill, Alpha Chapter 1927, Life Member # 1606, recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Civil rights lawyer Oliver Hill dies
Attorney was part of suits that became Brown v. Board of Education ruling
The Associated Press
Updated: 2:24 p.m. ET Aug 5, 2007
RICHMOND, Va. - Oliver W. Hill, a civil rights lawyer who was at the front of the legal effort that desegregated public schools, has died at age 100, a family friend said.
Hill died peacefully Sunday at his home during breakfast, said Joseph Morrissey, a friend of the Hill family.
In 1954, he was part of a series of lawsuits against racially segregated public schools that became the Brown v. Board of Education decision, which changed America's society and touched off a wrenching period for the nation.
In 1940, Hill won his first civil rights case in Virginia, one that required equal pay for black and white teachers.
Eight years later, he was the first black elected to Richmond's City Council since Reconstruction. A lawsuit argued by Hill in 1951 on behalf of high school students protesting deplorable conditions of their Farmville high school became one of five cases decided under the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark

[blklikeme]

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[blklikeme]

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[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by Wolfman

Brother Oliver Hill, Alpha Chapter 1927, Life Member # 1606, recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Thanks for posting this.... I was wondering what his fraternal affiliation was when I heard the news this morning. May he rest in peace.

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by blklikeme

know this:
http://usgovinfo.about.com/library/weekly/aa080502b.htm

http://www.netscape.com/viewstory/20...tml&frame=true


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[Wolfman]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Thanks for posting this.... I was wondering what his fraternal affiliation was when I heard the news this morning. May he rest in peace.

Yes, a chapter in African American history has just died--literally! Although blind and bound to a wheelchair, Brother Hill was active in the civil rights arena until his death.The gains we've made--which many younger people don't really appreciate and understand now--through the grace of God, is directly related to the fearless and tireless efforts of men and women like the Oliver Hills of our community. We aren't where are b/c times changed or people just got nicer and more progressive. People sacrificed and put their lives on the line for us now to "swagger" and "pop our collars, etc." I'd better stop, I'll start to preach!

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by Wolfman

Yes, a chapter in African American history has just died--literally! Although blind and bound to a wheelchair, Brother Hill was active in the civil rights arena until his death.The gains we've made--which many younger people don't really appreciate and understand now--through the grace of God, is directly related to the fearless and tireless efforts of men and women like the Oliver Hills of our community. We aren't where are b/c times changed or people just got nicer and more progressive. People sacrificed and put their lives on the line for us now to "swagger" and "pop our collars, etc." I'd better stop, I'll start to preach!

When I worked at the ACLU of MN, a coworker and I put together an online study guide of Brown v. Board of Education on the website for the 50th anniversary. Yes, Oliver Hill was quite remarkable.

[Wolfman]

The Omega Memorial Service for Brother Oliver W. Hill, Sr. will take
place this Friday, August 10, 2007 at Scott's Funeral Home located
at 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd, Richmond, VA 23222. The Memorial
Service will start at 7:15 p.m. All organization ceremonies will be
closed to the public except for family members.

In addition, Bro. Hill's body will be for public viewing at the
Executive Mansion at the State Capital from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. on
Saturday, August 11th.

The Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Bro. Hill will be held
at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N. 3rd Street on
Sunday, August 12th at 3:00 p.m.

[blklikeme]

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[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by blklikeme

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[blklikeme]

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[blklikeme]

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