Question

who was the first african american u.s sentor

Answer 1

Hiram Revels

African American Senators. To date, ten African Americans have served in the United States Senate. In 1870, Hiram Revels of Mississippi became the first African American senator. Five years later, Blanche K. Bruce of Mississippi took the oath of office.

Answer 2

The answer to your question is Hiram Rhodes Revels.

She was elected in 1870.

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