Joe Lang Kershaw | |
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 105th district | |
| In office 1968–1982 | |
| Preceded by | Sherman S. Winn |
| Succeeded by | Harold W. Spaet |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 27, 1911 Live Oak, Florida |
| Died | November 7, 1999 (aged 88) Miami, Florida |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mamie Newton |
| Children | Joseph Lang Kershaw, Jr. |
| Education | Florida A&M University (BA) Florida A&M University (MA) |
| Nickname | Cane Pole |
Joe Lang Kershaw, Sr. (June 27, 1911 – November 7, 1999) was an American politician, civics teacher, and a graduate of Florida A&M University. Kershaw is the first African-American legislator in the state of Florida since the reconstruction era.