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| Varying Form of Title: | History Makers video oral history with Randolph Michael McLaughlin
Randolph Michael McLaughlin
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| Other authors / contributors: | Scott-McLaughlin, Randolph M., interviewee.
Wilson, Shawn, interviewer.
Stearns, Scott, director of photography.
Burghelea, Neculai, director of photography.
HistoryMakers (Video oral history collection), production company.
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| Sound characteristics: | digital
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| Digital file characteristics: | video file
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| Notes: | Videographer, Scott Stearns.
Videographer, Neculai Burghelea.
Shawn Wilson, interviewer.
Recorded New York, New York 2005 June 8.
Recorded New York, New York 2005 July 29.
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| Summary: | Civil rights lawyer Randolph McLaughlin was born on June 9, 1953 in East Elmhurst, New York. After being inspired by one of his teachers, McLaughlin decided to dedicate his life to civil rights work. He graduated from Newton High School in 1967. After earning his B.A. degree from Columbia University and his law degree from Harvard Law School, McLaughlin joined the staff of the Center for Constitutional Rights in New York in 1978 and was mentored by William Kunstler. McLaughlin's civil rights work ranged from representing African Americans against the Ku Klux Klan to challenging electoral district laws. He served as a professor of law at Pace University where he served as the director of the Social Justice Center. In 2001, McLaughlin began serving as counsel to the board of directors of Hale House in New York City. In 2004, he was named executive director where he continued to serve the community.
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