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Adam Clayton Powell Jr.

Adam Clayton Powell Jr. was a Baptist pastor and an American politician, who represented Harlem, New York City, in the United States House of Representatives (1945–71). He was the first person of African-American descent to be elected from New York to Congress. Story based on the statue in memory of his person and achievements on 125th street.

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A. The State University of New York Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center · 163 West 125th Street, Room 1524 · 212-961-4400

Posted January 10, 2018