Who was the first black member of the US Senate?

Answer 1

Hiram Revels was the first African American in the U.S. Senate. He was chosen to fill in, and not elected.

Answer 2

Hiram Rhodes Revels (September 27, 1827[1] - January 16, 1901) was the first African American to serve in the United States Senate. Since he preceded any African American in the House, he was the first African American in the U.S. Congress as well. He represented Mississippi and 1871 during Reconstruction. As of 2009, Revels is one of only six African Americans ever to have served in the United States Senate.

Answer 3

Hiram Revels of Mississippi was the first African American senator in 1870.

Answer 4

On February 25, 1870, Hiram Rhodes Revels became the first black member of the Senate

Answer 5

The South during Reconstruction, specifically Louisiana.

Answer 6

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