A Deeper Dive: The Stewart Legacy

In November 2024, Captain Richard G. Stewart, Jr. (USN, Ret.) provided an oral history reflecting on his life and his career with the United States Navy as an officer assigned to the Judge Advocate General Corps. But his and his family's legacy extends far beyond what could be captured in one one-hour interview. Explore more below.

A Father Fighting for Fair Housing

Richard G. Stewart, Sr. was a community pillar, serving as one of Shreveport, Louisiana's first Black mail carriers. In the mid-1950s, a group of Black residents purchased homes in a new subdivision, only to have nearby white residents sabotage the development. The homeowners sued with assistance from the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, with the litigation led by Constance Baker Motley.

To read more about Richard G. Stewart, Sr. and the lawsuit, Stewart v. Clarke Terrace Unit No. 1, visit the links below.

• A hand-delivered stamp on black history in Shreveport by Brenda Teele

• Constance Baker Motley’s Forgotten Housing Legacy by Donovan J. Stone

• Richard G. Stewart, Sr. Turns 90 by Maggie Martin

A Trailblazer Honored

CAPT Richard G. Stewart, Jr. (USN, Ret.) led a storied career, one we tried capturing in an oral history. Some tidbits not captured can be explored below.

Navy Legal Service Command Changed in Ceremony June 16.pdf

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PROFILE IN PROFESSIONALISM: Richard G. Stewart Jr., Esquire | 2022 James E. Coleman Jr. P

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Richard G. Stewart, Jr. to Receive 2020 MLK Justice Award.pdf

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