Background
Langford, Anna Riggs was born on October 27, 1917 in Springfield, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Arthur J. and Alice Riggs.
Langford, Anna Riggs was born on October 27, 1917 in Springfield, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Arthur J. and Alice Riggs.
Juris Doctor, John Marshall Law School, 1956.
Associate Robinson, Farmer & Langford, Chicago, 1959-1969. Private practice, 1956—2008. Alderman from 16th ward City of Chicago, 1971—1975, 1983—1991.
Member Sparling Commission investigating events of Democratic Convention, 1968. Delegate President Johnson's Conference to Fulfill These Rights, Washington, 1968. Member Governor Olgilvie's Committee for Senior Citizens and delegate President Nixon's Conference on Aging, 1971.
Delegate-at-large National Democratic Convention, Miami, Florida, 1972. Delegate World Congress of Peace Forces, Moscow, 1973. Member Commission of Inquiry into conditions in Chili after Military Coup, 1974, International Commission of Inquiry into Crimes of Military Junta in Chili, Helsinki, Finland, 1974.
Chairman Illinois Governor Committee on Ethics, 1976.
Founder Pride Community Center, Inc., Englewood, 1974. Member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Chicago, Urban League, Chicago chapter Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Chairman board directors Impact.
Board directors American Civil Liberties Union, 1970-1971, Operation Breadbasket and. Successor organization Push. Member National Bar Association, Cook County Bar Association (director, Civil Rights award 1970, Special Achievement award 1971).
Married Lawrence W. Langford, August 21, 1948 (divorced). 1 son, Lawrence W.
