Louis Christopher Pendleton (October 13, 1931 – January 14, 2007) was an African-American dentist, businessman, and civil rights leader in Shreveport, Louisiana. He played a leading role in establishing "Blacks United for Lasting Leadership" ("BULL"), a group seeking racial justice in the city.
Louis Christopher Pendleton | |
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Born | |
Died | January 14, 2007 | (aged 75)
Resting place | Forest Park West Cemetery in Shreveport |
Alma mater | Dillard University Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry |
Occupation(s) | Dentist civil rights advocate |
Political party | Democratic Unsuccessful runoff candidate for the Louisiana House of Representatives in 1971 |
Pendleton is credited with taking steps to enact changes to the city charter that made it possible for Shreveport to have black city council members and ultimately a black mayor.[1]
Pendleton died in Shreveport at the age of 75.[1]