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It has been the Downtown Houston district since 1972. The district is currently represented by Democrat Sylvester Turner . The district was first represented by Barbara Jordan , the first black woman elected to Congress from the South, who was praised by many for her powerful presence and oratorical skills.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the term "African American" includes all individuals who identify with one or more nationalities or ethnic groups originating in any of the black racial groups of Africa. [2] The term is generally used for Americans with at least partial ancestry in any of the original peoples of sub-Saharan Africa.
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Lee Patrick Brown (born October 4, 1937) is an American politician, criminologist and businessman; in 1997 he was the first African-American to be elected mayor of Houston, Texas.
It includes the Houston suburbs of Jersey Village, Cypress, Tomball, Greater Katy, and Klein. [3] The Memorial Villages and a portion of the city of Houston are also located within the district. The district was created in the redistricting after the 2020 census , where Texas gained two seats in the House.
In 2004 55% of the African American population born in Harris County originated from the Houston area either by birth or through growing up there as children. [19] Between 2010 and 2015, Houston added about 100,000 new black residents to the area. Only behind the Atlanta and Dallas areas. [39]
Pages in category "Black British MPs" The following 50 pages are in this category, out of 50 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Diane Abbott;
This is a list of United Kingdom Labour Party MPs. It includes all members of Parliament (MPs) elected to the British House of Commons representing the Labour Party from 1900 to 1923 and since 1992. Members of the Scottish Parliament, the Senedd or the European Parliament are not listed.