U.S. History

"Black Americans in Congress, 1870-2007"

Matt Wasniewski

About the Program

Matt Wasniewski, historian of the House of Representatives, presents a history of African Americans who have served in Congress.  He is joined by former Congressman Ron Dellums (D-CA), a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C.
 

About the Authors

Matt Wasniewski

Matt Wasniewski is the historian of the House of Representatives. 


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Program Information

"Black Americans in Congress, 1870-2007"

Past Airings

  • Monday, March 19th at 4am (ET)
  • Saturday, March 17th at 3pm (ET)
  • Sunday, February 26th at 7am (ET)
  • Saturday, February 25th at 7pm (ET)
  • Saturday, February 25th at 12:15pm (ET)
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