Mabel Vernon Gray

Mabel Vernon Gray (1895–1981) was an African Americans civil rights activist, civic leader, and clubwoman. She was a Baptist and member of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs and the Knights and Daughters of Tabor. Gray helped found the local chapter of the YWCA and actively participated in many charitable and club organizations around Los Angeles.

Early life and education Mabel V. Gray was the second daughter of James Dogans and Miranda Robinson Dogans. Her father worked as a pastor contractor in Los Angeles. She was reared by her grandparents in a religious atmosphere and was affiliated with both the Second Baptist Church and the New Hope Baptist Church (Los Angeles). Gray was educated in Los Angeles public schools. and held several posts throughout the organization, including the title of National Vice President, and Vice President During her time with the Southwest Regional Association of the NACWC, she picketed the White House in Washington, D.C. to protest lynching and segregation. Gray was president of the Los Angeles Federation of Women's Clubs. She is also credited with organizing the Los Angeles chapter of the YWCA.