Tag Archives: United States Senator

Friday Open Thread | Meet Beto O’Rourke

Posted on September 7, 2018 by rikyrah

If there’s a candidate that I sooooo want to be triumphant in November, it’s Beto O’Rourke. Beto is a the man who has Ted Cruz running scared in Texas. As always, Beto could use your help. Texas is an expensive … Continue reading →

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African American History: Hiram Rhodes Revels

Posted on February 21, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

Hiram Rhodes Revels (September 27, 1827[1] – January 16, 1901) was the first African American to serve in the United States Senate. Because he preceded any African American in the House, he was the first African American in the U.S. … Continue reading →

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