Percy L. Julian Jr., son of a renowned scientist, carved out his own legacy as a civil rights attorney in a career that began when he represented student protesters at the University of Wisconsin ...

It is difficult to overstate Julian’s boldness here, an example of Julian acting on his strong conviction. When he felt he was right he stood up for himself or his ideals regardless of opposition he ...

Born in 1899 in Montgomery, Ala., Percy Lavon Julian was raised by parents who deeply valued education. His mother, Elizabeth, a schoolteacher, and his father, James, first met at the Lincoln Normal ...

A historical marker honoring Dr. Percy Julian was unveiled in his hometown of Montgomery on Saturday morning. According to the Chairman of the Montgomery Historic Preservation Commission Richard ...

Percy Julian was one of the great scientists of the 20th century. In a career spanning four decades, he made groundbreaking discoveries in chemistry, was awarded dozens of patents, and earned 18 ...

Percy Lavon Julian was born on this day in 1899, in Montgomery, Ala., at a time and place when the state did not educate African Americans beyond the eighth grade.

GREENCASTLE, Ind. — Percy Julian is considered one of the greatest scientists of the 20th century. He was born in 1899 in Montgomery, Alabama and is the grandson of slaves. Because he was Black, ...

Percy Julian Jr., a noted civil rights lawyer who taught housing discrimination law at the National Fair Housing Training Academy in Washington, died of a stroke Feb. 24 at Meriter Hospital in ...