John B. White (Oklahoma politician)
John B. White | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 98th district | |
| In office 1964–1966 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | A. Visanio Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1932 or 1933 |
| Died | (aged 67) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| Political party | Democratic |
John B. White was an American insurance businessman and state legislator in Oklahoma. He served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 1964.[1][2] He advocated for public housing legislation.[3] In 1966 he campaigned for a state senate seat against Edward Melvin Porter.[4] He, Archibald B. Hill, and Curtis Lawson were the first African Americans elected to the Oklahoma Legislature after 1908.[5] He was a Democrat.[6][7]
He died in Oklahoma City on May 12, 2000, at age 67.[8]
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References
- ^ "Civil Rights Movement | The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture". www.okhistory.org.
- ^ Barwick, Brenda Jones (February 19, 2011). "Former state Rep. John Bryant was political pioneer in Oklahoma". The Daily Oklahoman. Oklahoma City. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
- ^ Wood, Tony. "[Photograph 2012.201.B0390.0352]". Oklahoma Historical Society. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
- ^ "Porter, Edward Melvin | The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture". www.okhistory.org.
- ^ Bernard, Richard M.; Rice, Bradley Robert (June 23, 2014). Sunbelt Cities: Politics and Growth since World War II. University of Texas Press. ISBN 9780292769823 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Okla. Democrats Nominate 1st Negro for State Office". Jet. Vol. XXVI, no. 10. Johnson Publishing Company. June 18, 1964. p. 10. Retrieved July 9, 2025 – via Google Books.
- ^ "State Representatives". Ebony. Vol. XX, no. 6. Johnson Publishing Company. April 9, 1965. p. 197. Retrieved July 9, 2025 – via Google Books.
- ^ English, Paul (May 13, 2000). "Former Oklahoma lawmaker dies". The Daily Oklahoman. Oklahoma City. p. 26. Retrieved July 9, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
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