Mayor Thomas Jefferson
Tribute Page : Celebration of Life
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Thomas Jefferson, Jr. is a prominent community leader and long-time resident of the Hamilton Park neighborhood in Dallas, Texas. He is often recognized for his dedication to preserving the community's history and identity, even serving as the Hamilton Park Alumni Association president.
Thomas Jefferson, Jr. is widely regarded as a key leader in the Hamilton Park community, actively involved in civic engagement and advocating for the neighborhood. -- Hamilton Park has a significant African American history, and Thomas Jefferson Jr. represents generations of families living there.
School Legacy: Jefferson attended Hamilton Park School when it was segregated, and his family continues to be connected to the school.
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Young generation to carry the mantle of Hamilton Park, the first planned black community in Dallas - In 1954, Hamilton Park in Dallas was born out of a rash of racial violence. Now it's getting some new, young energy to revitalize the community.
Hamilton Park, North Dallas’ historically black neighborhood, celebrates 60th anniversary