George H. White was the final Black member of Congress during the post-Reconstruction period, serving North Carolina’s 2nd congressional district from 1897 to 1901. Known for his powerful speeches advocating civil rights and education, White’s departure from office marked the beginning of a 28-year absence of Black representation in Congress. His death in 1918 signified the end of an era in African American political history.
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