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A recap of the first black political milestones and the party they belonged to:
First black candidate for president of the USA: Republican - Fredrick Douglas
First black senator: Republican - Hiram Revels
First black house member: Republican - Joseph Rainey
First black president: Democrat - Obama
@JonKramer I meant of the USA, but yes thats fair globally.
@freemo I have always considered Joseph Jenkins Roberts to be the 1st black American president... although with a small caveat.