The First Eight: A Personal History of the Pioneering Black Congressmen Who Shaped a Nation

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  …congressman clyburn's new book exploring overlooked history of early african american congress members

  “And I would be remiss if we didn't talk about out of the gate, this amazing book that you were writing, the first eight. And we talk about the legacy I want to leave behind. You put your legacy in writing for us. I'd love for you to just talk about the first eight, where the thought came from to put this out, and who you hope to touch with this amazing book that you have... When I published my memoir 10 years ago, 2015, one day, a group came to my office when I was a majority whip. And I had on the wall of my conference room these eight pictures. They are pictures of the eight African Americans who served in Congress from South Carolina before me.”

  Mick Unplugged — Power and Purpose: Congressman Jim Clyburn Talks Legacyat 01:59

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