Joe Lang Kershaw
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Joe Lang Kershaw, Sr. (June 27, 1911 – November 7, 1999) was an American politician, civics teacher, and a graduate of Florida A&M University. Kershaw is the first African-American legislator in the state of Florida since the reconstruction era.
Quick Facts Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 105th district, Preceded by ...
Joe Lang Kershaw | |
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Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 105th district | |
In office 1968–1982 | |
Preceded by | Sherman S. Winn |
Succeeded by | Harold W. Spaet |
Personal details | |
Born | (1911-06-27)June 27, 1911 Live Oak, Florida |
Died | November 7, 1999(1999-11-07) (aged 88) Miami, Florida |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Mamie Newton |
Children | Joseph Lang Kershaw, Jr. |
Education | Florida A&M University (BA) Florida A&M University (MA) |
Nickname | Cane Pole |
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