Nov 8, 2016 · Willis O. Tyler, the son of Isaac and Mary Tyler, members of Monroe County’s black community, was born in Bloomington on July 19, 1880. His parents lived on East 10 th Street in what was at that time known as the “Buck Town” neighborhood.

Sep 30, 2023 · Attorney Willis O. Tyler changed California law and improved the lives of African Americans in L.A. Now the intersection where his office was is dedicated to him.

Willis Tyler died in June 1949. According to his obituary, he was one of the city’s “pioneer Negro attorneys.” He was survived by his wife and a half-sister, Emma Drisdom.

Sep 30, 2023 · Willis O. Tyler changed state law and improved life for Black Angelenos. Now the intersecti­on where his office stood is dedicated to him.

Leading Los Angeles pioneer black attorney. A graduate of Harvard Law School he practiced in Southern California for 35 years. He served as a corporal in the Spanish American War and was a Mason. He was very involved in civil rights. A news story about one of Tyler's most famous cases was published September 30, 2023,...

Sep 30, 2023 · Attorney Willis O. Tyler changed California law and improved the lives of African Americans in L.A. Now the intersection where his office was is dedicated to him.

Sep 26, 2023 · When I was told that Councilmember Kevin de León was involved with the square dedication for Willis O. Tyler, the Black attorney who won the landmark case that made adding …

Sep 25, 2023 · LOS ANGELES (CNS) — The city of Los Angeles dedicated an intersection in downtown Monday in honor of attorney Willis O. Tyler, whose career included representing a Black police officer in a case challenging racially restrictive housing covenants.

Dec 8, 2024 · On June 18, 1949, Willis O. Tyler died in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States. His death document identifies his parents as 'Issaac Tyler and Mary L. McCraw'. He had served in the Spanish American War. His wife's name is Lillian M. Taylor. Willis lived in Los Angeles for 38 years.

Sep 28, 2023 · Willis O. Tyler Square became the first intersection in the history of Los Angeles dedicated to a Black person. Several members of Los Angeles’ black legal community gathered this week to unveil the historic sign alongside Councilmen Kevin de León.