Archibald B. Hill facts for kids
Archibald B. Hill (born December 6, 1934 – died April 17, 1982) was an important figure in Oklahoma. He was a lawyer, a leader in the civil rights movement, and a lawmaker in the state government.
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Early Life and Education
Archibald B. Hill was born on December 6, 1934, in Sandersville, Georgia. He studied law and earned his law degree from the North Carolina Law School. After finishing his studies, he moved to Oklahoma City and started his career as a lawyer there.
A Career in Public Service
In 1964, Archibald B. Hill was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He was elected along with John B. White and Curtis L. Lawton. These three men were African American members of the Democratic Party. At the same time, E. Melvin Porter was elected to the state Senate.
Mr. Hill served four terms in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He represented the 99th District from 1965 to 1972. He was one of the few African American lawmakers elected after changes were made to how voting districts were set up. These changes, called "reapportionment," helped make elections fairer.
He also tried to get elected to other important positions. He ran for Congress in 1972 and for the state Senate in 1974 and 1978. In 1980, he ran for the House again.
Fighting for Civil Rights
Archibald B. Hill was deeply involved in the civil rights movement. He was a member of the NAACP. The NAACP is a well-known organization that works to ensure equal rights for all people. He also served as the president of the Oklahoma branch of the Congress of Racial Equality. This group, often called CORE, also worked for civil rights.
In December 1967, Mr. Hill took part in a march with other lawmakers, E. Melvin Porter and A. Visanio Johnson. They were protesting delays in passing an "open housing" law. This law would have helped stop unfair treatment in housing based on a person's race.
Later Life
Archibald B. Hill passed away on April 17, 1982. He was at the Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City after becoming ill at home.
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