Arthur Shores is known as "The Drum Major for Justice." The Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity alumnus from Birmingham used his Talladega College graduation as a springboard into the legal field, passing the Alabama State Bar Exam in 1937. It was one of the hardest in the country at the time.Shores became the first Black attorney in Alabama to represent his own clients in court.Shortly thereafter, Shores' efforts led him to the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing for equal pay for Black and white teachers.>> Lift every voice and sing with our full special about the unsung heroes of Black history.He not only won that case but also secured a victory in another case at the nation's highest court, challenging the University of Alabama's denial of admission to Autherine Lucy and Pollie Myers based on race.After attempting to integrate Birmingham public schools, Shores' home was bombed.He later made history again by becoming the first Black member of the Birmingham City Council.He was honored with the William Robert Ming award for his role as a lawyer and civil rights advocate by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.He died in 1996 and is buried in Birmingham.Throughout Black History Month, 米兰体育 13 is also recognizing and honoring the legacy of Alabamians who broke barriers outside of the music industry.Can't see the interactive infographic above? Click here.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Arthur Shores is known as "The Drum Major for Justice."
The Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity alumnus from Birmingham used his Talladega College graduation as a springboard into the legal field, passing the Alabama State Bar Exam in 1937. It was one of the hardest in the country at the time.
Shores became the first Black attorney in Alabama to represent his own clients in court.
Shortly thereafter, Shores' efforts led him to the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing for equal pay for Black and white teachers.
>> Lift every voice and sing with our full special about the unsung heroes of Black history.
He not only won that case but also secured a victory in another case at the nation's highest court, challenging the University of Alabama's denial of admission to Autherine Lucy and Pollie Myers based on race.
After attempting to integrate Birmingham public schools, Shores' home was bombed.
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Black attorney Arthur Shores and a police officer inspect damage at Shore’s home in Birmingham, Ala. on Sept. 4, 1963 after a bomb went off in his yard. (AP Photo)
He later made history again by becoming the first Black member of the Birmingham City Council.
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He was honored with the William Robert Ming award for his role as a lawyer and civil rights advocate by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
He died in 1996 and is buried in Birmingham.
Throughout Black History Month, 米兰体育 13 is also recognizing and honoring the legacy of Alabamians who broke barriers outside of the music industry.
Can't see the interactive infographic above? Click here.
