July 4 – Chicago Defender
The Honorable George N. Leighton was honored Friday with the renaming of the 26th Street and California Avenue Criminal Courthouse in his honor.
Leighton, 99, a revered civil rights attorney, was “satisfied” of the honor.
“I don’t have any proud moments, there’s no room for pride. I’m not proud, I’m satisfied. It’s a manifestation of appreciation. It’s good to know that someone appreciates the things I did,” the New Bedford, Mass. native said to hundreds who came to the courthouse to congratulate him on the honors.
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