Background
Lucas, Leonard L. was born on July 22, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Steve Sanders and Jessie Lucas.
deputy sheriff poet and storyteller
Lucas, Leonard L. was born on July 22, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Steve Sanders and Jessie Lucas.
Bachelor, Chicago State University, 1972. Master of Arts, Chicago Northeastern University, 1972.
Physical instructor, Chicago Park District, 1959-1972; playground supervisor, Chicago Park District, 1959-1972; director, Cmty. of United People, Chicago, 1972-1974; teacher, City College Adult Education, Chicago, 1974-1977; substitute teacher, Chicago Public Schools, 1974-1977; manpower planner, Mayor' General’ s Office of Employment Training, Chicago, 1977-1992; deputy sergeant, Sheriff' General’ s Office, Chicago, since 1992. Member of advisory board Freedom for Hungry Foundation, Washignton, 1972-1974, Urban Life Center, Chicago, 1972-1975.
Vice president, precinct organizer, consultant 28th Ward Democratic Organisation, Chicago, 1991. Served with United States Air Force, 1951-1954.
Married Aretha Lucas, January 2, 1955. Children: Marilyn Diana Jefferson, Leonardo, Randy, Renee Losardo, Kenyetta.