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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.
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.
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The newspaper has been in existence for 122 years. Veteran journalist Joy Sewing has been named the first Black news columnist in the Houston Chronicle’s 122-year history, the newspaper recently ...
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.
Gained his seat from Labour in the 1931 general election. Retired at the end of the Parliament. Sir George Masterman Gillett: Finsbury: 31 August 1931: 25 October 1935: Originally elected as a Labour MP; was a junior Minister in the Labour Government. Announced his support of the Government [5] and was appointed to the National Government.
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 subcategory of Category:Black British people by occupation and includes those elected or appointed to political office, trade unionists and rights campaigners. Subcategories This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.