Oscar Brown Sr.
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This article is about the lawyer, businessman and community activist. For his son, the singer, songwriter, playwright and poet, see Oscar Brown. For the baseball player, see Oscar Brown (baseball).
Oscar Brown Sr. was a prominent Chicago businessman, lawyer and community activist. He was the father of Oscar Brown Jr.
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Oscar Brown Sr. | |
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Born | (1895-12-22)December 22, 1895[1] nr. Camden, Arkansas, US |
Died | October 1, 1990(1990-10-01) (aged 94)[2] Chicago, Illinois, US |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Howard University, Howard University School of Law |
Occupation(s) | Businessman, lawyer |
Known for | Civil rights activist, early proponent of black separatism, first African American on real estate planning committee for State of Illinois |
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