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Pensacola civil rights icon Rev. H.K. Matthews has died

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A Pensacola leader in the fight for civil rights in Northwest Florida, H.K. Matthews, has died at the age of 97.

Over the years, Matthews has shared his story and weighed in on other moments in history as they reached milestones. Here are some past interviews with Matthews where he talks about his legacy and the progress made over the years.

In 2018, Matthews talked about his life and legacy as he turned 90.

Here are a few more stories: