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'''Prince Albert Ewing''' (1849–1921) was one of [[Tennessee]]'s first Black lawyers, a pioneering African American [[Attorney general|attorney]] and civil rights [[advocate]] in Tennessee. Born into slavery, Ewing became one of the first Black lawyers in the state, a notable achievement during a time of extreme racial segregation. He was part of a significant legal legacy alongside his twin brother, [[T. G. Ewing|Taylor G. Ewing]], who was also an influential civil rights lawyer. |
'''Prince Albert Ewing''' (1849–1921) was one of [[Tennessee]]'s first Black lawyers, a pioneering African American [[Attorney general|attorney]] and civil rights [[advocate]] in Tennessee. Born into slavery, Ewing became one of the first Black lawyers in the state, a notable achievement during a time of extreme racial segregation. He was part of a significant legal legacy alongside his twin brother, [[T. G. Ewing|Taylor G. Ewing]], who was also an influential civil rights lawyer.<ref>{{Cite web |title=FamilySearch.org |url=https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/9WZ6-JBB/taylor-g.-ewing-1849-1922 |access-date=2024-12-04 |website=ancestors.familysearch.org}}</ref> |
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Ewing's career was not only groundbreaking in terms of legal practice, but it also positioned him as a key figure in the early civil rights struggles of the post-[[Civil war|Civil War]] South. Together with his brother, he played a crucial role in advocating for African American rights, including efforts to challenge discriminatory laws and practices. Their law office in [[Nashville, Tennessee|Nashville]] became a focal point for African American legal action.<ref>{{Cite web |title=David Ewing's Biography |url=https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/david-ewing-41 |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=The HistoryMakers |language=en}}</ref> |
Ewing's career was not only groundbreaking in terms of legal practice, but it also positioned him as a key figure in the early civil rights struggles of the post-[[Civil war|Civil War]] South. Together with his brother, he played a crucial role in advocating for African American rights, including efforts to challenge discriminatory laws and practices. Their law office in [[Nashville, Tennessee|Nashville]] became a focal point for African American legal action.<ref>{{Cite web |title=David Ewing's Biography |url=https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/david-ewing-41 |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=The HistoryMakers |language=en}}</ref> |
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Prince Albert Ewing (1849–1921) was one of Tennessee's first Black lawyers, a pioneering African American attorney and civil rights advocate in Tennessee. Born into slavery, Ewing became one of the first Black lawyers in the state, a notable achievement during a time of extreme racial segregation. He was part of a significant legal legacy alongside his twin brother, Taylor G. Ewing, who was also an influential civil rights lawyer.[1]
Ewing's career was not only groundbreaking in terms of legal practice, but it also positioned him as a key figure in the early civil rights struggles of the post-Civil War South. Together with his brother, he played a crucial role in advocating for African American rights, including efforts to challenge discriminatory laws and practices. Their law office in Nashville became a focal point for African American legal action.[2]
References
- ^ "FamilySearch.org". ancestors.familysearch.org. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ "David Ewing's Biography". The HistoryMakers. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
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