JOHN MERCER LANGSTON

By Michael & Colin

Contributions to Our World

He was the first dean of the law school at Howard University.

Interesting Facts He was half black and half

white. He worked as a Professor at a

school. He became the first black

lawyer.

One Question for John

What other laws did you make?

Timeline

1829 - Born 1864 - Named leader of national equal

rights 1897 - died

Resources

Biography.com Google images