1903-1976
John L. LeFlore was a pioneering civil rights leader and political figure whose work reshaped Mobile, Alabama's social and political landscape. In 1925, he revitalized the local chapter of the NAACP, transforming it into one of the most active in the state. LeFlore also co-founded the Non-Partisan Voters' League, continuing his advocacy for civil rights and voter participation. His efforts included organizing lawsuits that led to the desegregation of Mobile County’s Schools and challenging the city’s at-large voting system, both of which reached the Supreme Court.
LeFlore’s public service continued as he was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in 1974 until his death in 1976. His legacy endures in Mobile, where a high school bears his name and where a statue commemorates his partnership with fellow civil rights advocate Joseph Langan. His impact on the state’s journey towards civil rights has been profound.
John L. LeFlore was inducted into the Alabama Men's Hall of Fame in 2025.