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Bill Owens, first Black man elected to the state senate, dies at 84

By adamg on Mon, 01/24/2022 - 7:51pm


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By Citygirl on Mon, 01/24/2022 - 8:43pm.

I know you aren’t one of “those” so I’m sure that was just a typo. On another note, 2022 sure has teamed up with the grim reaper with all of the deaths of influential people this month

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By enigmue on Tue, 01/25/2022 - 10:23am.

Similar first thought, "First Black What Elected?"

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By Refugee on Mon, 01/24/2022 - 11:10pm.

Considering Massachusetts elected a Black guy to the US Senate in 1966, is it really historic that another Black guy got elected to the State Senate in 1975?

It's like breaking through a mime ceiling at that point.

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By Citygirl on Tue, 01/25/2022 - 6:34am.

With bussing erupting the city and racism doing its thing, I’d say it was pretty shocking. I get your sentiment though

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By Scratchie on Tue, 01/25/2022 - 9:21am.

I get your sentiment though

Yes, I also understand that Refugee is trying to downplay Owens' achievement.

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By berkleealum on Tue, 01/25/2022 - 10:07am.

n/t

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By Good Guy on Tue, 01/25/2022 - 2:05am.

A good man who worked hard for his people. A Public servant to the city and state.

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By God is Great on Tue, 01/25/2022 - 10:12am.

As a Black man. The title a black is very disheartening. Can you please change it to black man

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