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The Congressional Hall of Shame: Theodore G. Bilbo

Posted on June 21, 2026 by Ken Dowell

A man whose bigotry was so legendary Pete Seeger sang a song about it. Continue reading →

Posted in History | Tagged Congress, history, Mississippi, racism, Theodore Bilbo, white supremacy | 3 Comments

From Slavery to Capitol Hill: John Roy Lynch

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Ken Dowell

America’s first Black congressmen Continue reading →

Posted in History | Tagged Black congressman, Black History Month, Civil Rights Act of 1875, history, John Roy Lynch, Mississippi, Natchez, Resconstruction | 11 Comments

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