Who was the first African-American senator AFTER Reconstruction?

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2026-04-14 12:55

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Hiram Revels he was born in Mississippi and was the first Black US senator.

Hiram Revels of Mississippi was the first black African-American US Senator in the year 1870. He was born in North Carolina in the year 1827. In recognition with his leadership skills, he was elected by his colleagues to one of Mississippi's vacant U.S seats.

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