Tag: Mississippi history
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The inspiring story of Alyce Clarke, who made history as Mississippi’s first Black woman elected to the Legislature. Learn about her pioneering contributions, legislative milestones, and enduring legacy.
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The story of Minnie Cox, the first Black female postmaster in Mississippi, whose groundbreaking appointment in 1891 challenged racism and inequality in the Jim Crow South.
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