George Henry White (1852–1918) from Rosindale, NC, was the last Black Congressman of the Reconstruction era. In office, he introduced the first anti-lynching bill and fiercely defended Black rights before Jim Crow laws took hold.
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May 20, 2025 at 4:23 AM
George Henry White (1852–1918) from Rosindale, NC, was the last Black Congressman of the Reconstruction era. In office, he introduced the first anti-lynching bill and fiercely defended Black rights before Jim Crow laws took hold.
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#BH365 #MOAMEZ #BlackHistory365 #Reconstruction #CivilRightsPioneer