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George Thomas "Mickey" Leland

Raised in Houston, Mickey Leland was committed to providing jobs for minorities and health care for the poor. After winning Barbara Jordan's seat in the U.S. Congress in 1978, he fought tirelessly to end global starvation.

Image: Mickey Leland during his time in the U.S. Congress. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives.

Audio: Houston Public Media

Photograph of Mickey Leland during his time in the U.S. Congress