John George (California politician)
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John George was a California
n politician
and the first African American
elected to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors
. George served as supervisor for the Alameda County's District 5 for over ten years from December 1976 to January 1989. A psychiatric hospital administered by the Alameda County Medical Center
, the John George Psychiatric Pavilion
opened in 1992 and was named after George to honor his advocacy for the mentally ill. George had stated "My people [African Americans] were the first laboratory animals in America." In October 1989 a Democratic Party
club was formed and also named after George, the John George Democratic Club, whose goals are "In his memory and in an effort to keep his voice and vision alive in the Democratic Party".
George is described as been the leading proponent of the health care, welfare, and workers' rights of all County citizens, an early activist in the struggle for civil rights and affirmative action and a long-time leader in the local Anti-Apartheid Movement
.
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
n politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
and the first African American
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
elected to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors
Alameda County Board of Supervisors
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors is the five member non-partisan governing board of Alameda County, California. Members of the board of supervisors are elected by district based on their residence...
. George served as supervisor for the Alameda County's District 5 for over ten years from December 1976 to January 1989. A psychiatric hospital administered by the Alameda County Medical Center
Alameda County Medical Center
Alameda County Medical Center is a medical organization operated by Alameda County, California. It operates hospitals and primary care medical clinics within the county.-Hospitals:*Highland Hospital, Oakland...
, the John George Psychiatric Pavilion
John George Psychiatric Pavilion
John George Psychiatric Pavilion, also known as John George Hospital or John George, is a psychiatric hospital located in San Leandro, in Alameda County, California. It is operated by the Alameda County Medical Center, and is located near Fairmont Hospital and the county Juvenile Justice Center...
opened in 1992 and was named after George to honor his advocacy for the mentally ill. George had stated "My people [African Americans] were the first laboratory animals in America." In October 1989 a Democratic Party
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
club was formed and also named after George, the John George Democratic Club, whose goals are "In his memory and in an effort to keep his voice and vision alive in the Democratic Party".
George is described as been the leading proponent of the health care, welfare, and workers' rights of all County citizens, an early activist in the struggle for civil rights and affirmative action and a long-time leader in the local Anti-Apartheid Movement
Anti-Apartheid Movement
Anti-Apartheid Movement , originally known as the Boycott Movement, was a British organization that was at the center of the international movement opposing South Africa's system of apartheid and supporting South Africa's Blacks....
.