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Nicodemus, Kansas
In 1928 African American voters in Chicago helped elect Oscar Depriest. He was the first African American representative to congress from a northern state.
Condoleezza Rice was the first African American woman to be Secretary of State.
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Colin powell was the first African American to serve the US secretary of State
the are approx 963 african american in state of vermont
African American.
Most African American descents, were most likely slaves. There may be one but none that I know of.
African American churches were the most important institution
According to this site, http://www.infoplease.com/spot/bhmcensus1.html, as of July 2007, New York state had the highest population of African-Americans--3.5 million.
During Reconstruction, most African American politicians held office at the state and local levels of government. While a few were elected to Congress, the majority served in state legislatures and local positions, particularly in Southern states. This was a significant period for African American political participation, as they sought to influence governance and advocate for civil rights. Their involvement was crucial in shaping policies and addressing issues faced by the African American community during that era.
She was Condelezza Rice.