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Title	Hiawatha Davis Jr.
Summary	Hiawatha Davis Jr. Denver City Councilman Hiawatha Davis Jr., a Denver native, grew up in the same Northeast Denver neighborhood he now represents as District 8 City Councilmember. Since elected in 1983, he has served four terms. During this time Hiawatha has initiated economic development, job training and neighborhood improvement projects. He led the fight for a police review board, introduced the city's first public nuisance ordinance, and promoted historic preservation. the helped establish MADD DADS, Metropolitan Denver Black Untied fund, and Linkages for Older Adults. He is a dedicated servant for the people and lives the words of Frederick Douglas, "If there is not a struggle there is no progress." Inducted 1998.
Date	undated
Is Part Of	Colorado Black Hall of Fame Collection
Reproduction Available for Purchase	Yes
Format-Medium	Photograph

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