Tag: Robert Clark
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Robert Clark, Mississippi’s first Black lawmaker post-Reconstruction, was honored at the state capitol for his groundbreaking career and enduring legacy of breaking racial barriers.
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Robert Clark, Mississippi’s first Black lawmaker of the 20th century and longtime House Speaker Pro Tempore, dies at 96, leaving a legacy of civil rights and leadership.
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