Rev. Dr. Leon Howard Sullivan (1922-2001)
Inscription
The "Lion of Zion" led the Selective Patronage Movement, opening thousands of jobs to blacks nationwide. He promoted the philosophy of self-help, creating organizations to educate and train minorities. The Global Sullivan Principles, codes of conduct for equal opportunities and human rights, factored prominently in negotiations to end apartheid in South Africa.
Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, he pastored at Zion Baptist for 37 years.
Location
Sources
More markers in Philadelphia
Betsy Ross (1752-1836)
Philadelphia, PA
Credited with making the first stars and stripes flag, Ross was a successful upholsterer.
Christ Church
Philadelphia, PA
Founded, 1695. Erection of present building begun in 1727.
Philadelphia Sketch Club
Philadelphia, PA
America's oldest artists club was founded in 1860 to improve illustration skills.
The Salvation Army
Philadelphia, PA
The first U.S. corps was opened here on Oxford St. by 17-year-old Eliza Shirley in 1879.
The Woodlands
Philadelphia, PA
Here, William Hamilton (1745-1813) created one of the finest landscape gardens of its day and introduced many exotic plants.