today in black history

December 09, 2025

P.B.S. Pinchback becomes the nation's first Black governor on this date in 1872 in the state of Louisiana.

From The Bottom Up: Segment 4

POSTED: January 28, 2009, 7:27 am

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Ms. Francis talks about the joy and difficulties of community organizing.

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