The First Black Southern Congress Representatives Since Reconstruction Are Elected
Andrew Young (L)
Barbara Jordan (R)
On this date in 1972, Barbara Jordan and Andrew Young became the first Blacks from the American South elected to Congress since Reconstruction.
Jordan represented Houston, TX, and Young represented Atlanta, GA.
My Career Advice (Public Policy, and Activism), Dr. Cathy Cohen
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Description:
Dr. Cathy Cohen is an author, educator, and actvist. In this segment, she shares some insight and advice to anyone interested in a career in public policy or politics
(for Toni Morrison)
on a needful day
your terribleness troubles
the house like thunderclaps
ripping a Delta sky.
You gather a bushel of autumn,
run faithfilled fingers over your threads.
Your needles... COMFORT-MAKER by Jerry Ward Jr.
