Larry Aubry facts for kids

Larry Aubry (1933 – May 16, 2020) was an important writer and activist. For 33 years, he wrote columns for the Los Angeles Sentinel newspaper. He was also a strong voice for African-American communities in South Central Los Angeles, working to make things better for everyone.

Early Life and Education

Larry Aubry was born in New Orleans in 1933. When he was nine years old, his family moved to Los Angeles. He went to both Jefferson High School and Fremont High School. Later, he studied at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He earned a degree in psychology from UCLA. He also did more studies at the University of Southern California.

Making a Difference: Larry's Activism

As an activist, Larry Aubry worked hard to improve life for Black communities. He believed in bringing different groups together to solve problems. His passion for activism started early. When he attended Fremont High School in the 1940s, he was one of the first Black students there. At that time, some people protested against Black students joining the school.

Larry Aubry worked as a social service worker, helping people on probation. But he spent much of his life as a community activist. He was part of many important groups:

• He served on the Inglewood School Board.
• He was a vice-president and education leader for the L.A. NAACP. The NAACP works to ensure equal rights for all people.
• He was a board member of Multicultural Collaborative.
• He was a vice-president of the A. Philip Randolph Institute.
• He also joined groups like the Reparations United Front and the Committee to Save King Drew Medical Center.
• Later in his life, he held leadership roles with Advocates for Black Strategic Alternatives, the Black Community Clergy and Labor Alliance, and Black Lives Matter.

Writing for Change

Larry Aubry started writing for the Los Angeles Sentinel in the early 1980s. He wrote many articles about the lives of Black people in Los Angeles. In 2005, the Southern California Library honored him. They recognized his courage to speak the truth and his work to bring justice to Los Angeles through his writing. He also wrote for the LA Progressive until he passed away in May 2020.

Family Life

Larry Aubry was married to his wife, Gloria, for 64 years. They had five children together. One of their children is the well-known writer, Erin Aubry Kaplan.