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“Whether elected or appointed, public officials serve those who put and keep them in office. We cannot depend upon them to fight our battles.”

Quote by Charles Hamilton Houston

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Charles Hamilton Houston

Charles Hamilton Houston was an outstanding American lawyer known for his contributions to civil rights law. His work in legal education and practice had a profound impact on the advancement of racial equality. more

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