On April 29, 1922, Parren James Mitchell was born in Baltimore, Maryland. A decorated World War II veteran, Mitchell became a trailblazing civil rights advocate and, in 1970, the first African American elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland. Serving eight terms, he championed minority business development and co-founded the Congressional Black Caucus. Mitchell’s legacy as a legislator and activist continues to inspire generations.
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