Vernon Jordan
American lawyer and civil rights activist (1935–2021)
Vernon Eulion Jordan Jr. (August 15, 1935 – March 1, 2021) was an American businessman and civil rights activist. He worked for many Civil Rights Movement organizations. He was a presidential adviser to President Bill Clinton.
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| Born | Vernon Eulion Jordan Jr. August 15, 1935 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | March 1, 2021 (aged 85) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Education | DePauw University (BA) Howard University (JD) |
| Occupation(s) | Attorney, business executive and civil rights activist |
| Years active | 1960–2021 |
| Spouse(s) | Shirley Yarbrough (died 1985) |
| Children | 1 daughter (with Yarbrough) |
Jordan died at his home in Washington, D.C. on March 1, 2021 at the age of 85.[1][2]
References
change- ↑ Gangel, Jamie; Merica, Dan; Malveaux, Suzanne; Stracqualursi, Veronica (March 2, 2021). "Vernon Jordan, civil rights leader and close ally of Bill Clinton, dies". CNN. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ↑ Lewis, Neil A. (March 2, 2021). "Vernon Jordan, Civil Rights Leader and D.C. Power Broker, Dies at 85". The New York Times. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
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