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Mazie Hirono: “He recognized the power of education to further civil rights, and he strongly supported Historically Black Colleges and…”

On the recordMarch 5, 2012
He recognized the power of education to further civil rights, and he strongly supported Historically Black Colleges and Native Hawaiian education.
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii

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Hirono highlights Payne's advocacy for education and civil rights.

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