Floyd McKissick Jr. Oral History
The child of a civil rights activist, Floyd McKissick Jr. began his career in public service early, pioneering the desegregation of Durham, North Carolina, schools. After receiving his degree from Duke University School of Law, he began a career in civil litigation, where he represented large corporations, small businesses, and individuals in complex matters. He has also served his community in government: He was a member of Durham’s City Council for eight years and the North Carolina State Senate for thirteen, where he became Deputy Minority Leader and Chairman of the North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus. He currently serves as a member of the North Carolina Utilities Commission.
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Floyd McKissick Jr., reflects on choosing to participate in the Civil Rights Movement as a child
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Floyd McKissick Jr interview for the Legal Defense Fund Oral History Project. Interviewed by Melody Hunter-Pillion on May 2, 2024 in Durham, North Carolina. Conducted in collaboration with the Southern Oral History Program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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