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Blacks Serve With Ability and Quiet Persuasive Power in Va. Assembly
In Richmond, state Sen. Douglas Wilder highlights historical black participation in the Virginia General Assembly, noting 13 blacks in 1871-72 and three more elected in 1973 including Wilder and Robinson. The piece profiles their leadership, influence, and calls for broader black representation across state government.
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