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Scott Colom Will Be Mississippi’s Third Black Senator. Who Were the First Two?
Why This Matters
Key context: Hiram Revels became the first Black man to serve in the U.S. Senate after being elected by the Mississippi state legislature in 1870. This development from The New York Times highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Hiram Revels became the first Black man to serve in the U.S. Senate after being elected by the Mississippi state legislature in 1870.
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