Terry Francois
Terry A. Francois | |
|---|---|
Terry Francois | |
| Member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors | |
| In office 1964–1978 | |
| Appointed by | John Shelley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1922 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | June 9, 1989 (aged 66–67) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (until 1988) Republican (1988–1989) |
| Spouse |
Marion Le Blanc
(m. 1947, 1989) |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | Xavier University (BA)
Atlanta University (MBA) University of California, Hastings (JD) |
| Occupation | Attorney, politician, civil rights activist |
| Known for | First African American member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | World War II |
| Rank | Platoon sergeant |
Terry A. Francois (c. 1922 – June 9, 1989) was an African American attorney, civil rights activist, and politician. He served as the San Francisco chapter president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and became the first African American to serve on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.