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Felmers O. Chaney

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Felmers O. Chaney (born 1918, Spooner, WI) was a police officer, civil rights activist, and community leader in Milwaukee, WI.[1]

Early life[edit]

Chaney was the first Black student to graduate from Spooner High School.[2] After initially being turned-down for enlistment, he served as an officer in World War II from 1939 to 1943.

Community activism and civil rights leadership[edit]

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Legacy[edit]

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Later years[edit]

Chaney died on November 28, 2012[4].

References[edit]

  1. "Learning Center". Wisconsin Black Historical Society/ Museum. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  2. "ABOUT FELMERS O. CHANEY". FCAB. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  3. "Civil rights leader Chaney was 'champion of the community'". www.jsonline.com. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  4. 4.0 4.1 admin (2012-12-21). "Tribute to local civil rights activist, Felmers O. Chaney". Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  5. "DOC Felmers O. Chaney Correctional Center". doc.wi.gov. Retrieved 2023-10-09.



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