EPISODE · Jul 30, 2025 · 1 MIN
#OTD: Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Makes History in Congress
from AURN News · host Clay Cane, Ebony McMorris, Jamie Jackson
On July 30, 1944, Adam Clayton Powell Jr. made history as the first Black man elected to Congress from New York. Representing Harlem, Powell became a leading voice for civil rights and social justice during his decades-long tenure in the House of Representatives. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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On July 30, 1944, Adam Clayton Powell Jr. made history as the first Black man elected to Congress from New York. Representing Harlem, Powell became a leading voice for civil rights and social justice during his decades-long tenure in the House of Representatives. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter
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