I was a former slave and the first African American elected Senate argued strongly against segregation who am i?

You are Hiram Rhodes Revels, who became the first African American to serve in the U.S. Senate in 1870. Revels was a former slave and a prominent advocate for the rights of African Americans during the Reconstruction era, strongly opposing segregation and working towards racial equality. His election marked a significant milestone in American history, symbolizing progress for African Americans in politics.