William L. Clay, Missouri’s First Black Congressman, Dies at 94
A co-founder of the Congressional Black Caucus, he represented St. Louis in the House as an uncompromising liberal Democrat and a forceful advocate for the poor. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Deaths (Obituaries)
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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/21/us/william-l-clay-dead.html