Draft:Thomas Dortch
Civic leader and businessman
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Thomas W. Dortch, Jr. (born April 12, 1950 in Toccoa, Georgia - February 15, 2023) was an Atlanta civic leader and businessman.[1] By 1990, he became the first black man to be chief administrator for a U.S. Senator (Sam Nunn).[1] He was also the first associate director of the Georgia Democratic Party in 1974.[2] He was the chairmen of 100 Black Men of America for over 20 years and also served as CEO, helping to raise over $100 million during that time.[3][2] He also served as the chairman of Grady Hospital[4] and founded the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame.[2][3] He did his undergraduate at Fort Valley State University in sociology and received a master's degree in criminal justice administration from Clark Atlanta University.[3][1] In 2019, he was added to the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame and in 2022 was recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as a leader in corporate citizenship.[5] Among those attending his funeral were Andrew Young, deputy Prime Minister for the Bahamas Chester Cooper, and Dr. George French.[6] The funeral took place at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church.[1]
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Thomas W. Dortch, Jr. | |
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| Born | April 12, 1950 |
| Died | February 15, 2023 (aged 72) |
| Education | Fort Valley State University (Bachelor's) |
| Alma mater | Clark Atlanta University (Master's) |