Video: Percy Sutton (Blackstar News) "...Sutton’s story did not begin in Harlem, but that’s where he attained his prominence and legendary stature. In the 1960’s Sutton became known in the community as an attorney who represented social activists. When Malcolm X, then considered a controversial figure by much of the corporate media, needed a lawyer, Sutton was the only man, Black or white, willing to represent him. The two became very close and he served as Malcolm X’s family lawyer before and after his death..."Percy Sutton had Post Office named after him."...Motivated to fight racial discrimination, upon finishing law school Sutton become an important civil rights advocate. His commitment to fight for justice and equality lead him to become a well-known attorney, representing Malcolm X and other activists during the civil rights era. Sutton also served as president of the New York chapter of the NAACP...."   GovTracks