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Smith, Charles Z. (1927-2016)
On July 18, 1988, Charles Z. Smith became the first African American to serve on the Washington Supreme Court.  He was appointed to the court by Washington’s then Governor Booth Gardner and was subsequently elected to his position on the court for a two-year term in 1988.  Justice Smith was elected
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Forty-fourth Congress (1875-77) Convened
Forty-fourth Congress (1875-77) convened with historic high of eight Blacks. One U.S. senator, Blanche K. Bruce, Mississippi. Seven Black congressmen: Jeremiah Haralson, Alabama; Josiah T. Walls, Florida; John R. Lynch, Mississippi; John A. Hyman, North Carolina; Charles E. Nash, Louisiana; Joseph
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6
1875
Trump cabinet members consider 25th amendment after deadly Capitol riots
Trump cabinet members are reportedly holding preliminary talks about invoking the 25th Amendment. The activities today on Capitol Hill have... View Article The post Trump cabinet members consider 25th amendment after deadly Capitol riots appeared first on TheGrio.
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At least 140 Republicans expected to vote against Electoral College count - TheGrio
Despite there being virtually no chance of overturning the 2020 presidential election, at least 140 House Republicans plan to vote... View Article The post At least 140 Republicans expected to vote against Electoral College count appeared first on TheGrio.
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Senate approves revocation of SOEs
THE Senate yesterday approved the revocation of the states of public emergency following similar action by the Lower House on Tuesday.However, Government Senator Kamina Johnson Smith said she was disappointed with the position taken by Opposition senators in the debate on the revocation of the
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Kenya: Sonko Claims State-Backed Bribery Scheme in Senate Vote, Says He'll Bounce Back
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has hit at the national executive in a Saturday morning tweet rant, following his impeachment by the Senate on Thursday over among other things graft and abuse of office.
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Scott, Timothy (1965- ) - Birthday
Senator Scott was born on September 19, 1965 in North Charleston and grew up in this impoverished neighborhood.
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19
1965
Rev. Raphael Warnock Declared Winner in Georgia Senate Runoff
Rev. Raphael Warnock has become the first Black senator elected from Georgia and the first Democratic Black senator elected from the South.
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(1918) Rev. Francis J. Grimke, “Victory for the Allies and the United States a Ground of Rejoicing, of Thanksgiving”
Francis J. Grimke was born a slave in Charleston, South Carolina on November 4, 1850.  After the war he and his older brother, Archibald, went north to Lincoln University.  Francis graduated from Lincoln in 1870.  After working briefly at Lincoln, Grimke attended Princeton Theological Seminary from
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4
1850
Almost Australian: the Georgia run-off candidate with roots Down Under
If Democrat Jon Ossoff wins his Senate race, he will have what is believed to be one of the closest connections to Australia of any member of Congress in US history.
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Hiram R. Revels, first Black U.S. senator
Hiram R. Revels, first Black U.S. senator, born free, Fayetteville, North Carolina.
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P.B.S. Pinchback
P.B.S. Pinchback elected to the U. S. Senate. Since he had previously been elected to Congress, he went to Washington with the unique distinction of being both a senator-elect and a congressman-elect.
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14
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Bluefield State College (1895-- )
Bluefield State College is one of the firsthistorically black colleges (HCBUs) to become a predominantly whiteinstitution.  The college was opened in1895 as the Bluefield Colored Institute after the expansion of the Morrill Actin 1890 to provide funding for African American colleges from the sale
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Why liberals should support Biden's call for national healing : TheGrio
In the Book of Matthew, Jesus instructs his disciples to “turn the other cheek.” President-elect Joe Biden, a devout Catholic, is asking... View Article The post Why liberals should support Biden's call for national healing appeared first on TheGrio.
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Congress Stalls on Policing Overhaul, Despite Public Outcry
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is hitting an impasse on policing legislation, as Senate Democrats on Tuesday opposed a Republican proposal as inadequate, leaving the parties to decide whether to take on the hard job of negotiating a compromise or walk away despite public outcry over the killings of
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The Daily 202: Trump makes another end run around GOP-controlled Senate by stretching delegation authority - African American News Today - EIN News
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GOP-led Senate panel advances Judge Amy as Democrats boycott
WASHINGTON, DC, United States (AP) - Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans powered past a Democratic boycott yesterday to advance Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate, keeping President Donald Trump's pick on track for confirmation before election day.
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National Guard Finally Deployed After Rioters Violently Overtake Capitol Building In Appalling Insurrection - Blavity
The District of Columbia National Guard has finally been dispatched after hours of unprecedented violence after President Donald Trump urged his supporters to overtake the U.S. Capitol building. Social media was flooded with videos and images of Trump supporters punching and tackling police while
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Rosario Dawson Gushes About Moving To Newark With Cory Booker: “It’s Time”
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We can’t breathe: Chamisa
OPPOSITION MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has psyched up hard-pressed Zimbabweans to liberate themselves from the heavy Zanu PF yoke which he claims has shrunk the democratic space and deprived citizens of the much-needed
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Senate Runoff: Cast of 'The Wire' will host 'Flip the Senate' rally in Clayton Co. | The Atlanta Voice
As the U.S. Senate runoff elections draw ever closer, the Democratic Party of Georgia announced it will be joined by the cast of HBO’s hit series The Wire for a Get Out the Vote Rally in Clayton County, Georgia, this Saturday, January 2. The event is focused on mobilizing and activating Clayton
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Senate set to deliver verdict on Waiguru impeachment
The fate of embattled Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru will be known on Friday.
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Booker, Cory (1969- ) - Death
On December 20, 2012 Booker became a candidate for the United States Senate seat to succeed Senator Frank Lautenberg who had died in office on June 3, 2012.
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2012
A Huge Victory – And More Work To Do - The Seattle Medium
After four exhausting years of President Donald Trump and four excruciating days of vote counting, the election was called for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on
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Trump supporters storm US Capitol, lawmakers evacuated – Dallas Post Tribune
By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK WASHINGTON (AP) — Angry supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in a chaotic protest aimed at thwarting a peaceful transfer of power, forcing lawmakers to be rushed from the building and interrupting challenges to Joe
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#Election2020: Source of money behind GOP's new Georgia super PAC a mystery | The Atlanta Voice
A new Republican super political action committee, Peachtree PAC, is starting a $43 million TV ad campaign in Georgia on Wednesday, adding to the surge of money being poured into two Senate runoff elections that will determine control of the chamber and the trajectory of President-elect Joe
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Republicans attempt to paint Biden DOJ nominees of color as radical - TheGrio
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Filibuster in U.S. Senate killed FEPC bill
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Kamala Harris Was Ridiculed For Comments About Trump's Twitter, Now She Looks Like A Prophet
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