Leonard L. Sykes

Background

Sykes, Leonard L. was born on March 18, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Leonard L. and Jean Kay (Richards) Sykes.

Education

BJ, Southern Illinois U., 1975.

Career

Assistant managing editor, Muhammad Speaks, Chicago, 1975-1977; reporter, Chicago Defender, 1977-1978; city hall reporter, Waukegan (Illinois) News-Sun, 1978-1986; city editor, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, since 1986. Associate editor Jet Magazine, Chicago, 1980.

Achievements

• Leonard L. Sykes has been listed as a noteworthy Newspaper editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Association Black Journalists.

Connections

Father:

Leonard L. Sykes

Mother:

Jean Kay (Richards) Sykes