newspaper mockup James Mapp dies in Chattanooga at age 87

Local civil rights leader James Mapp has died.

He was a leader in the city and state NAACP.

He also pursued and won a 26-year lawsuit to desegregate Chattanooga schools.

He and his family endured hate calls, threats and even a bombing of their home.

Mapp was 87 years old.

A viewing will be Saturday at Orchard Knob Missionary Baptist from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by the funeral.

newspaper mockup James Mapp dies in Chattanooga at age 87
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