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Republican National Committee Celebrates Black History Makers

Republicans host third Black Trailblazer Awards luncheon.
02/12/2015
Edward William Brooke III elected the first African-American from Massachusetts

Former US Senator Edward W. Brooke Dies at 95

He was the first Black person to be elected by popular vote.
01/03/2015

Deval Patrick Names African-American to Fill U.S. Senate Seat

William Cowan will fill seat vacated by Sen. John Kerry.
01/30/2013

Commentary: Obama, King and the Intersection of Two Prominent Lives

Obama and King have a special connection.
01/21/2013
Welcome, Senator Scott

Meet Tim Scott, the New Black U.S. Senator

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The Honorable Edward William Brooke - First African-American to be elected by popular vote to the U.S. Senate. He served as a Republican senator for Massachusetts.

This Day in Black History: Nov. 8, 1966

Edward W. Brooke is elected to the U.S. Senate.
11/08/2012