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first_reported: 2026-11-12 03:52 CST
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# Educator and historian John A. Wright dies at 87

Dr. John A. Wright, an educator and historian who chronicled Black St. Louis history, died Monday, Nov. 9, at 87, his family said.

Section: [Around Town](/st-louis/section/life.md) · Entities: [John A. Wright](/st-louis/wiki/john-a-wright.md)

## Coverage

- [St. Louis American](https://www.stlamerican.com/news/local-news/dr-john-a-wright-educator-and-historian-dies-at-87/), 2026-11-12 03:52 CST: Dr. John A. Wright, educator and historian, dies at 87

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