Tag: Illinois House Speaker history
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The historic rise of Emanuel “Chris” Welch as Illinois’ first Black House Speaker, succeeding Michael Madigan’s 36-year tenure. Explore his reform agenda targeting public trust restoration and ethics in state government.
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- School District of Beloit Considers Naming Basketball Floor in Honor of Johnny Watts, the City’s First Black Basketball Star and Harlem Globetrotters Legend
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- Precious Adams Honors the Late Michaela DePrince, the Ballerina Who Paved the Way for Dancers Worldwide: “She’s The First Black One I Saw On YouTube”
- Quinton Middleton Brings South Carolina’s First Black-Owned Custom Knife Shop to North Charleston After 14 Years of Online Success
- Viv Anderson, England’s First Black Player, Auctions His 1978 Debut Shirt and Cap, Valued at Over £100,000, to ‘Bless’ His Family
