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Who was the first African-American Lieutenant Governor of New York?

David Patterson was the first African-American Lieutenant Governor of New York State. Upon the resignation of Eliot Spitzer, he became the first African-American Governor of New York State.


What was the first governor in New York?

David Dinkins was the first African American Mayor of New York City and David Paterson is the first African American Governor of the state.


Who was the first African American governor over all?

david Patterson


Who was the first African American governor of Virginia from 1990-1994?

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Why was L Douglas Wilder important?

He was the first African American to serve as governor of a U.S. state since Reconstruction, and the first elected African-American governor. Born in Richmond, Virginia, Wilder graduated from Virginia Union University and served in the United States Army during the Korean War.


What did Hiram Revels do?

hiram revels was the first african american in the U.S Congress


What accomplishment is Pinckney Pinchback best known for?

The nation's first African American lieutenant governor


What was the first film directed by an African American in modern times?

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Who was the first African American in professional football in the modern era?

Terrell Owens


Who was the first African American coach of the modern NFL era?

Art Shell became the first African American NFL head coach of the modern era when he was hired by the Los Angeles Raiders in 1989.


Why was L. Douglas Wilder famous?

L. Douglas Wilder is an American politician, the first African American to be elected as governor of a U.S. state, and the second to serve as governor. Wilder served as the 66th Governor of Virginia from 1990 to 1994. When earlier elected as Lieutenant Governor, he was the first African American elected to statewide office in Virginia. His most recent political office was Mayor of Richmond, Virginia, which he held from 2005 to 2009.


Why was Douglas Wilder famous?

L. Douglas Wilder is an American politician, the first African American to be elected as governor of a U.S. state, and the second to serve as governor. Wilder served as the 66th Governor of Virginia from 1990 to 1994. When earlier elected as Lieutenant Governor, he was the first African American elected to statewide office in Virginia. His most recent political office was Mayor of Richmond, Virginia, which he held from 2005 to 2009.