Thursday, February 18, 2021

Black History: Carl B. Stokes and Louis Stokes

CARL B. STOKES (1927-1996)   

Is known for being Cleveland, Ohio's 51st mayor and the first black mayor of a major American city.

He was also a soldier, lawyer, a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, a broadcaster and a judge.

In 1994, President Clinton appointed him U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Seychelles.

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LOUIS STOKES  (1925-2015)

Brother of Carl P. Stokes.  Grew up in Cleveland in the Outwaite Public Housing Project.  First black U.S. Congressman elected from Ohio.  Served 15 terms in the House of Representatives.


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