Obituary of Edward W. Brooke, former Massachusetts Attorney General, U.S. Senator, and black pioneer. Although described as having a manner more Brahmin than some Beacon Hill bluebloods, he pursued public corruption and fought to protect the rights of the poor as a public servant. Bostons central courthouse (at Merrimack and New Chardon) bares his name. No doubt, he was a part of the Commonwealths reputation for being first and forward.
Posted on: Sun, 04 Jan 2015 14:00:32 +0000