He crafted a moderate approach to advancing the equality of African - American citizens in years of increasing civil rights activism .
As a Mobile commissioner , Langan expanded the size of the city through annexation to provide for growth and increase the tax base .
Langan crafted a moderate approach to advancing the equality of African - American citizens in years of increasing civil rights activism .
As a Mobile commissioner , Langan expanded the size of the city through annexation to provide for growth and increase the tax base .