Douglas Dollarhide facts for kids

Douglas Dollarhide (born March 11, 1923 – died June 28, 2008) was an important American politician. He made history by becoming the first African American mayor of Compton, California.

Douglas Dollarhide: A Pioneer in Compton Politics

Douglas F. Dollarhide saw many changes in Compton, California. This city, near Los Angeles, changed from being mostly white to having a large African American population.

Joining the City Council

In 1963, Dollarhide was elected to the Compton City Council. This was a big moment because he was the first African American person to join the council. The City Council helps make decisions for the city.

Becoming Mayor of Compton

Six years later, in 1969, Dollarhide made history again. He was elected as the mayor of Compton. This made him the first black mayor of the city. Being a mayor means leading the city government. He served as mayor until 1973.

Remembering Douglas Dollarhide

Compton has a special place named after him. The Dollarhide Neighborhood Center helps people in the community. It is a way to remember his contributions to the city.

Douglas Dollarhide passed away on June 28, 2008. He was 85 years old and died at his home in Northridge, California.

See also

• List of first African-American mayors