About Thomas Dortch
Lived 1950 – 2023 (aged 72–73). Thomas Dortch was an American businessperson and civil rights advocate.
Thomas W. Dortch Jr. (born April 12, 1950 in Toccoa, Georgia - February 15, 2023) was an American civic leader and businessman based in Atlanta, Georgia. By 1990, he became the first black man to be chief administrator for a U.S. Senator (Sam Nunn). 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. and founded the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame. Among those attending his funeral were Andrew Young, deputy Prime Minister for the Bahamas Chester Cooper, and George French. The funeral took place at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church.
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American civil rights leader (1950–2023)
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Thomas Dortch was born in 1950.
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Thomas Dortch died on 15 February 2023.
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Thomas Dortch was a businessperson and civil rights advocate.
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