Civil Rights Lawyer Percy Sutton Dies

Civil Rights lawyer Percy Sutton took his last breath at the age of 89. During his long and happening career, Sutton served as an attorney for Malcolm X, a mentor to the Rev. Jesse Jackson and to New York Governor David Paterson. Former Mayor of New York City, David Dinkins says both he and Congressman Charles Rangel might not have advanced to their positions of influence if Sutton had not guided them.

Percy Sutton, a powerful politician, lawyer and businessman was lawyer to Malcolm X and led a black media empire in New York City. President Obama reacted to Percy Sutton death by calling him a true hero to African-Americans in New York and across the country.