A. Leon Higginbotham is often a forgotten figure in the annals of Philadelphia’s Black history, but a mural in his honor was unveiled in 2022.
When it comes to historical Black icons in Philadelphia, the name A. Leon Higginbotham is often forgotten, but his legacy is a strong one, writes Malcolm Burnley for Philadelphia Magazine.
Born in Trenton, New Jersey, Higginbotham was a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, federal judge, civil rights pioneer, and former adviser to Nelson Mandela and Lyndon B. Johnson…