Record #:

34450

Author(s):

Winford, Brandon K.

Abstract:

North Carolina civil rights lawyer John Wheeler was an advocate for equal employment opportunity in government positions and the advancement of Black Americans. His work directly influenced national employment legislation, and Wheeler himself served on various state and national committees. Despite his involvement in national civil rights, Wheeler remains elusive in modern historical studies. This article discusses Wheeler’s background and career as a banker, lawyer, and civil rights advocate, emphasizing his contributions to the President’s Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 93 Issue 3, July 2016, p235-278, il, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Civil rights movement--Activists; Civil rights--North Carolina; Employee rights