Several members of Houston’s African-American community were outraged after someone dropped of a stack of cards promoting the Ku Klux Klan at a local convenience store.
The cards were left at King Mart #1 on Almeda at MacGregor earlier this week by what was described as a bald man wearing a ball cap and sunglasses.
“It’s just pitiful,” said customer Julius Bolding.
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Saturday, March 10, 2012
Arkansas legislators elect first black House speaker
"Arkansas legislators made history Friday when they elected a black lawmaker to lead the state House, marking the highest elected position a black person has won in the state since Reconstruction.
Representatives chose Democratic Rep. Darrin Williams of Little Rock to be the next speaker of the House by a 54-46 vote. Williams was elected as speaker-designate during a secret ballot, though Democrats hold a 54-46 majority in the House, which mirrors the vote total."
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Representatives chose Democratic Rep. Darrin Williams of Little Rock to be the next speaker of the House by a 54-46 vote. Williams was elected as speaker-designate during a secret ballot, though Democrats hold a 54-46 majority in the House, which mirrors the vote total."
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| Arkansas State Rep. Darrin Williams |
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