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lisa_williams_wgbh t1_je3gch1 wrote
A remarkable life. https://www.wgbh.org/news/local-news/2023/03/28/mel-king-dies-at-94
CatCranky t1_je4mgbu wrote
My 79 year old father grew up in the south end, poor. He participated in some of the things Mel set up for disadvantaged kids. Mel King was a great man.
evhan55 t1_je7r40z wrote
I met him this way, too! 💙🙏
Fragahah t1_je3fqv6 wrote
Damn. He did and advocated for so much in this city. I do believe him and Flynn still hold the record for most votes in a mayoral race in Bostin. RIP Mel.
mwbworld t1_je4l1h0 wrote
Met him once years ago - great guy and he did so much good.
Might be time to re-read his book in honor.
PrettyTogether108 t1_je4qtnb wrote
Absolutely lovely guy. He will be missed.
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BobbyBrownsBoston t1_je37qm5 wrote
Daaamn RIP to classy Mel.
Should’ve been mayor over Flynn. We’d all be better for it.