Belford Lawson Jr.
Belford Vance Lawson, Jr. (July 9, 1901 – February 23, 1985) was an American attorney and civil rights activist who made at least eight appearances before the U.S. Supreme Court. He was the first African-American man to win a case before the Supreme Court and the first African-American president of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA).
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| Alias (AKA) | Lawson B. V. |
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| Birth date | July 09, 1901 |
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| Date of death | February 23, 1985 |
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