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Homegoing Service for Education Advocate Oscar Wright, 101
Wright co-founded the first Black Boy Scout Troop and Credit Union in Mississippi, served as a union leader, and was a pivotal figure after he moved to Oakland, California, where he advocated for civil rights, education reform, and community improvement. He was a founding member of several initiatives, including the African American Education Task Force and the Police Review Board and was president of the Emeryville NAACP. One of his greatest joys was launching the African American Honor Roll.
Special to The Post
Oscar Carl Wright was born on July 25, 1923, on the Smith Plantation near Clarksdale, Mississippi. One of 11 children, he excelled academically and athletically, graduating as a class speaker from Coahoma Agricultural High School in 1942. He passed away at age 101, on Nov. 18.
A U.S. Army sergeant during World War II, he later earned a degree in Building Construction from Alcorn A&M College, igniting his lifelong mission to uplift the African American/Black community and improve education for our children.
Wright co-founded the first Black Boy Scout Troop and Credit Union in Mississippi, served as a union leader, and was a pivotal figure after he moved to Oakland, California, where he advocated for civil rights, education reform, and community improvement.
He was a founding member of several initiatives, including the African American Education Task Force and the Police Review Board and was president of the Emeryville NAACP. One of his greatest joys was launching the African American Honor Roll.
A devoted husband, father, and leader, Oscar’s legacy lives on through his family, the communities he inspired, and his unwavering commitment to justice and equity.
“It’s not about you, it’s not about me, it’s about the children.” – Oscar C. Wright.
A memorial service for Mr. Wright will be held on Thursday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Acts Full Gospel at 1034 66th Ave. in Oakland, CA. Visit www.OscarCWright.org for more information and streaming of the funeral service.
