Wilmington Honors First Black Lawyer | Wilmington News

Wilmington is finally honoring George Lawrence Mabson, North Carolina’s first Black lawyer, with a long-awaited historical marker set to debut this Saturday near Market and Sixteenth streets. A trailblazer in law, politics, and civil rights during Reconstruction, Mabson fought racist norms head-on—from advocating for Black naturalization rights to serving as a colonel in the Black militia. His journey began after Civil War service, culminating in 1871 when he became a licensed attorney alongside Thomas Warrick, later rising to state Senate ranks. Spearheaded by retired attorney James Williams Jr., who revived a decades-old effort, this marker celebrates Mabson’s enduring legacy of justice and perseverance—perfectly timed for the North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers’ conference. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6d5015b61df5df42