Earl M. Johnson
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Earl M. Johnson Sr. was a lawyer and civil rights advocate in Florida. Johnson was a prominent advocate for the consolidation of the City of Jacksonville and Duval County, and is credited with mobilizing African-American support for the 1967 referendum.[1] After the consolidation vote, Jackson became the first Black person to be elected to an at-large seat on the Jacksonville City Council. Earl Johnson Memorial Park in Jacksonville is named for him.[2] He was inducted into the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame in 2016.[3][4]
Johnson was a graduate of Howard University. His son, Earl M. Johnson Jr., also became a lawyer.[1][5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Soergel, Matt. "Johnson pushed for consolidation, but later had doubts". The Florida Times-Union.
- ↑ https://www.coj.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation-and-community-programming/parks/earl-johnson-memorial-park
- ↑ "2 Jacksonville men among 3 named to Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame". WJXT. February 2, 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- ↑ "Earl M. Johnson". The Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame.
- ↑ "Candidate Reports". www.voterfocus.com.
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