About
Civil rights activist who founded Mississippi's leading civil rights organization in the 1950s, the Regional Council of Negro Leadership.
Before Fame
He worked as a surgeon after graduating medical school.
Trivia
He mentored many activists and played a prominent role in the investigation of the kidnapping and murder of Emmett Till.
Family Life
He was raised by his parents, Arthur Howard and Mary Chandler. He lived with his wife, Helen Nela Boyd.
Associated With
He mentored Jesse Jackson.
