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Reverend Dr. Michael E. Haynes (born May 9, 1927) is an American clergyman, social worker, and counselor from Roxbury, Massachusetts. Haynes was the pastor at Twelfth Baptist Church from 1964-2004, and he was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1964, where he served three terms.

Life
Rev. Haynes worked with "at risk" children and young adults in the African American community of Lower Roxbury. Haynes started a mentoring club known as the "Exquisite," which encouraged members to excel in sports and academics. Haynes coordinated college tours and provided the Exquisites with information about scholarships and internship programs.