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The story of Virgil Hawkins’ life and decade-long fight to end segregation at Florida’s universities, is both inspirational and a groundbreaking moment of Florida’s Civil Rights history.  The length of time he risked his life and his ultimate decision to 

Please feel free to use our 7-minute edited version of the PBS Hawkins’ documentary:  “A Lawyer Made in Heaven”: https://youtu.be/ma-9wL3dvZQ or the 19 minute edit: https://youtu.be/UGIpTz6yx3o as a starting point for a discussion of Virgil Hawkins historic campaign for equal rights and its parallels to today’s fight for Civil Rights.  We can supply photos for a PowerPoint  or poster as well as other materials.  For a Zoom presentation, we may be able supply family and Hawkins Board members to add to your discussions.  Please email hh@hermanandhermanesq.com or call 813-704-6892 for additional information and assistance.

His Mind Was a Terrible Thing to Waste