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Monday Open Thread | Black Historical Political Figures: Congressman Joseph Rainey

Posted on October 17, 2016 by rikyrah

Since politics is everywhere nowadays, I thought we’d take this week to remember some Black political firsts. Congressman Joseph Rainey: Born into slavery, Joseph Rainey was the first African American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, the first … Continue reading →

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