Welcome to the DePriest Digest
Black political and government analyses for Chicago and beyond
...Like so many Black Chicagoans, Oscar DePriest (1871-1951) doesn’t get his due. Not only did he served three terms in Congress, Mr. DePriest made history by being the first African-American to be elected to Congress in the 20th Century in 1929. Without him, it is very unlikely the state would have seen the proliferation of Black elected officials from U.S. Rep. William Dawson to President Barack Obama.
Several times each week, the Digest will share news stories, analysis and opinions about Black elected officials and government in Chicago and beyond. We certainly welcome your feedback and hope that you will share this non-traditional newsletter with friends and family.
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Glenn Reedus-Publisher