Mickey Leland
Mickey Leland (November 27, 1944 - August 7, 1989) was a spokesman for the hungry and poor.He regularly led soup kitchens and became concerned with the hungry and homeless. He also worked to prevent food aid from being a political tool.
He died in a plane crash in Gambela, Ethiopia during a mission to Fugnido, Ethiopa. A total of 15 people, including Leland, died on the crash.