On Feb 27, 1869, US Congress refused to seat John Willis Menard, the first Black man elected to the House. Despite winning 64% of the vote, Congress refused to seat Rep Menard by a vote of 130 to 57, because he was Black.
Don't RT this in Florida as it's likely illegal to teach.
Don't RT this in Florida as it's likely illegal to teach.
02:41 PM - Feb 27, 2023
In response to Qasim Rashid.
And soon to be illegal in all of the confederate states...
02:55 PM - Feb 27, 2023
In response to Qasim Rashid.
This is the kind of info we need to keep putting out there
02:53 PM - Feb 27, 2023
In response to Qasim Rashid.
An important reminder that the expressed will of the people will not necessarily find acceptance by our government. We are still living with the same problem.
02:52 PM - Feb 27, 2023
In response to Qasim Rashid.
I did not know this. Thank you for the education. ❤️
02:44 PM - Feb 27, 2023
