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Lillian Mobley

1930–2011

United States

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Lillian Mobley (1930–2011) was an American community activist. She was active in the African-American community of South Los Angeles and was instrumental in the establishment of a major hospital in the neighborhood. According to U.S. Representative Maxine Waters, she was "the most accomplished and successful community activist South Los Angeles has ever had."

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