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Attorney Gen was Black in early 60s???


I find it hard to believe that the Mass. Attorney General of that era was a black man....never knew that unless it wasn't true and the producer (or director) of the film wanted William Marshall to play the part for his awesome baritone voice.

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Remarkable to believe, given the racism of the time, but this is factual. Edward Brooke's biography may be found at wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Brooke

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In this day age and Google, why wouldn't you have just looked it up instead of coming on here with a stupid remark.

Swing away, Merrill....Merrill, swing away...

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He was actually the first African American to hold a rank this high.

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I find it hard to believe that the Mass. Attorney General of that era was a black man

I find it hard to believe that he was Blacula

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