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Marjorie McKenzie Lawson
1912–2002
United States
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Biography
Marjorie McKenzie Lawson (March 2, 1912 – October 11, 2002) was an African American attorney and judge who served on multiple federal commissions. Lawson's work as a lawyer focused on real estate development for urban renewal. She worked as the civil rights director for John F. Kennedy's 1960 presidential campaign, garnering endorsements from prominent Black community leaders and advising his policy decisions.
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