Background
Thomas, Leroy was born on December 17, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
Thomas, Leroy was born on December 17, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
Associate of Arts, Wilson Junior College, Chicago, 1962; student, Roosevelt U., 1962-1963; student, Northwestern University, 1982-1983.
Assistant managing editor, Chicago Defender, 1970-1976; executive editor, Chicago Defender, since 1985; public relations representative midwest region, Ford Motor Company, Chicago, 1976-1980; senior editor, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Chicago, 1981-1982; assistant press secretary, Office of Mayor, Chicago, 1982-1985. Adjunct instructor journalism Columbia College, Chicago, 1973-1985. Lecturer and consultant various Black organizations and civic groups.
Member of Jackson Park Yacht (Chicago).
Son of Leroy and Victoria (Shelton) T. Divorced; children: Sheldon L., Stephen M.