Which political party did the first seven black lawmakers belong? The pro-life Rev. Walter Hoye provides a brief lesson in history.
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Rev. Hoye, you mistakenly omitted Blanche K. Bruce of Mississippi, the first African American to serve a full term in the U.S. Senate. In 1880, he was the VP choice of James Blaine. Some amazing men back then.