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Mickey Leland
American politician and activist (–)
Mickey Leland | |
|---|---|
| In office January 3, &#;– August 7, | |
| Preceded by | Barbara Jordan |
| Succeeded by | Craig Washington |
| In office January 9, &#;– January 3, | |
| Preceded by | Unknown |
| Succeeded by | El Franco Lee |
| Born | George Thomas Leland ()November 27, Lubbock, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | August 7, () (aged&#;44) Gambela, Ethiopia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Alison Clark Walton &#; (m.&#;)&#; |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Texas Southern University (BS) |
George Thomas "Mickey" Leland III (November 27, – August 7, ) was an American politician and anti-poverty activist. He served as a congressman from the Texas 18th District and chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. He was a Democrat.
Early years
Leland was born in Lubbock, Texas to Alice and George Thomas Leland, II. At a very early age, the Lelands moved to Houston's Fifth Ward neighborhood.
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