1911 - 1920
1916 |
| 1911 |
Black appointed to Birmingham's misdemeanor court by mentor, Commissioner A. O. Lane. |
| 1912 |
Local coverage of city court makes Black a visible leader. |
| 1914 |
Black wins campaign for Jefferson County Solicitor. |
| 1915 |
Under Solicitor Black's guidance, a grand jury investigates and condemns Bessemer police abuse of suspects. |
| 1916 |
Birmingham hosts Confederate Reunion; Black enables destruction of illegal liquor in Girard (modern day Phoenix City). |
| 1917 |
Black resigns as Jefferson County Solicitor; joins the Army to fight in World War I. |
| 1918 |
Black, penniless and in debt, resumes the practice of law in Birmingham after WWI. |
| 1919 |
Black tries the Miniard case. |
| 1920 |
Black attempts unsuccessfully to prevent race-baiting attack on Alabama interracial unions by Senator Oscar Underwood's campaign. |
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