Robert Lillard was born on this date in 1907. He was a Black lawyer, politician, and activist. Born in Nashville to John W. and Virginia (Allen) Lillard, Robert Emmett Lillard was educated at …

Oct 8, 2017 · Nashville councilman, judge, and civil rights activist, Robert E. Lillard was born March 23, 1907, in Nashville, to John W. and Virginia Allen Lillard. He received his education …

Robert E. Lillard then entered the practice of law on a full-time basis and participated in local black politics. In 1932, he organized the 15th Ward Colored Voters and Civic Club. He persuaded …

Oct 5, 2020 · Judge Robert E. Lillard's motto was simple: “You can if you try, not cry.” Lillard was an attorney, a Nashville City Council and Metro Council member, and a Davidson County …

Alexander Looby and Robert E. Lillard were the first African Americans elected to Nashville’s city council since the 1911 election of Solomon P. Harris, the first African American council …

Feb 12, 2014 · Robert Emmitt Lillard became one of the most influential figures in black politics in the city during the mid-20th century. Lillard was born in Nashville on March 23, 1907.

Nov 8, 2024 · A historical marker honoring Judge Robert E. Lillard, a former Nashville City Council member and civil rights advocate, will be unveiled Nov. 9, at 1062 2nd Ave. South in Nashville. …

Feb 11, 2015 · Robert Emmitt Lillard became one of the most influential figures in black politics in the city during the mid-20th century. Lillard was born in Nashville on March 23, 1907.

Nov 16, 2024 · Robert Emmitt Lillard was a fireman at the city's first African American fire station, Engine Co. 11, until 1950, when he began practicing law full-time. In 1951, attorneys Lillard …

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