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Hiram Revels: The First Black U.S. Senator

Hiram Revels: The First Black U.S. Senator

This video explores the life and achievements of Hiram Revels, the first Black person to serve in the U.S. Congress. Learn about his journey from a free-born pastor to a Civil War chaplain and political leader in Mississippi, and his ongoing commitment to education and civil rights throughout his life. Notable Firsts in Black American History part 2