"Today, the disgrace of Jim Crow is emerging from the back alleys of our civilization to the avenues of influence that exist in America."
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About Alcee Hastings
Alcee Hastings was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives. Born in 1936 in Altamonte Springs, Florida, he studied law and worked as a civil rights lawyer before entering politics. Hastings was the first African American Federal Judge in Florida and was known for his advocacy for social justice issues. He served in Congress for over two decades, representing Florida's 23rd congressional district.
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