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The Elusive Title: Identifying the Oldest Living Black Man

According to the Gerontology Research Group (GRG), there is no definitively identified or verified oldest living black man, as validating such age claims is exceptionally difficult. Organizations rely on robust documentation, which is often unavailable for individuals born over a century ago, especially those of African descent in regions with historically poor record-keeping. Finding out who is the oldest living black man is therefore not possible with current verifiable records.

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