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African American Members of the United States Congress: 1870-2018

Posted on: January 5, 2019 February 16, 2019
Author: TEAMultimedia
Categories: Domestic & Social Policy, United States
Tags: African American Congressmen, African American Politicians, African American Senators, African Americans in Congress, Congressional Black Caucus

In total, 154 African Americans have served in Congress. This total includes: * 144 African Americans (138 Representatives and 6 Delegates) elected only to the House of Representatives; * 9 African Americans elected or appointed only to the Senate; and * 1 African American who has served in both chambers. The first African American Members,… Continue Reading African American Members of the United States Congress: 1870-2018