Percy Sutton date of birth:
November 24, 1920
How old was Percy Sutton when died?
89
Where was Percy Sutton born?
San Antonio, Texas, United States
When did Percy Sutton die?
December 26, 2009
What is Percy Sutton nationality?
American
What is Percy Sutton's occupation?
Civil-rights activist, entrepreneur, lawyer
Short Biography
Percy Ellis Sutton (November 24, 1920 – December 26, 2009) was a prominent black American political and business leader. A civil-rights activist and lawyer, he was also a Freedom Rider and the legal representative for Malcolm X. He was the highest-ranking African-American elected official in New York City when he was Manhattan borough president from 1966 to 1977, the longest tenure at that position. He later became an entrepreneur whose investments included the New York Amsterdam News and the Apollo Theater in Harlem.