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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