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Kenneth Cockrel Sr.
1938–1989
United States
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Kenneth Vern "Ken" Cockrel Sr. (November 5, 1938 – April 25, 1989) was an American politician, prominent attorney, and revolutionary, community organizer, from the city of Detroit. Cockrel served as a member of Detroit's Common Council, from his swearing-in in 1978 until 1982.
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