Painting of George Washington Williams addressing the Ohio State Legislature. Williams was the first African-American elected to the Ohio State Legislature, serving one term 1880 to 1881. Bob Hall from Christchurch, New Zealand Wikipedia OCTOBER 16 1849—The man considered the first Black historian in America is born. His name was George Washington Williams. He was … Continued

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