Скачать или смотреть Trailblazers: Influential Black Politicians in U.S. History

Discover how these remarkable leaders reshaped American politics!
Hiram Rhodes Revels made history as the first African American U.S. Senator in 1870, breaking barriers in Congress.,Joseph Hayne Rainey was the first African American elected to the U.S. House, representing South Carolina, marking the beginning of Black political representation.,Shirley Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to Congress and the first to run for president from a major party in 1972.,John Lewis, a civil rights icon, served in the U.S. House for 33 years, championing civil rights through legislative change and activism.,Andrew Young served as a U.S. Representative and later the first African American U.N. Ambassador, advocating for peace and civil rights.,Jesse Jackson's candidacy in the 1980s brought Black leadership to the forefront of national politics, advocating for inclusivity.,Colin Powell broke barriers in the military and politics, serving as the first African American Secretary of State.,Kamala Harris shattered gender and racial barriers, becoming the first Black and South Asian Vice President of the U.S.,Hakeem Jeffries made history as the first African American to lead a major political party in Congress, representing the future of leadership.,Barack Obama’s presidency redefined possibilities for Black political leadership, establishing a legacy of hope and change.
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