Horace Alton White

Horace Alton White (July 24, 1907 - February 10, 1958) was an American church leader and state legislator in Michigan. He served in the Michigan House of Representatives in 1941 and 1942.^[1][2] He was noted for his strong anti-violence position and his efforts in stopping the 1943 race riots.^[3]

He was born in Cave Spring, Georgia. He received his Doctor of Divinity in 1941 from Wilberforce University whilst a member of the legislator.^[4] He received his A.B. degree from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1946.^[5]

He died on February 10, 1958, and was survived by his wife Juanita, their three sons Peter, John, and Alton, and their daughter Ceilia.^[3]

See also

• Detroit race riot of 1943
• List of African-American officeholders (1900–1959)