Lester Granger
Lester Granger | |
|---|---|
| Executive Director of the National Urban League | |
| In office 1941–1961 | |
| Preceded by | Eugene Kinckle Jones |
| Succeeded by | Whitney Young |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 16, 1896 Newport News, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | January 9, 1976 (aged 79) Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Dartmouth College |
| Occupation | Civic leader, social worker |
Lester Blackwell Granger (September 16, 1896 – January 9, 1976) was an African American social worker, and civic leader who headed the National Urban League (NUL) from 1941 to 1961.