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On the recordJuly 14, 1999
Judge was much too young to die, and yet he did probably because like many other men and especially African American men, did not adequately look after his health.
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Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois
Source
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Jul 14, 1999

Editor's note · Context

Reflection on Judge Watkins' premature death and health issues in the African American community.

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