Word: africanizing
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...Representative Roger Wicker was the first president of the Republican class of 1994. For a state with only five congressional districts, Mississippi packs a good deal of political wollop. There is also drama: a party-switching incumbent in the Fourth, an open race in the Third, and two African American firsts--Danny Covington in the Second and Kevin Antoine in the Fourth. Politicians here aren't singin' the blues...
...political novice, Antoine is not running like one; his primary win was decisive and unexpected (an unknown over a city councilwoman). Well spoken, educated and charismatic, Antoine says he is fiscally conservative and socially progressive, part of a "new generation" of legislators. In a district that's 41% African American, his willingness to talk about racism gives him a chance to build broad support needed to win this district...
QUOTE OF NOTE: "One of the things in Mississippi that's held us back is that the traditional African-American politicians are stuck in the 1960s. That turns some people...
...first African-American woman to represent North Carolina on Capitol Hill this century, Clayton was voted Most Influential Newcomer her first term and remains an advocate for the working people of her black-majority district...
BORN: Jan. 30, 1945, Los Angeles EDUCATION: Wilberforce U, B.A., 1967; United Theological Seminary, D.Min., 1994 FAMILY: Wife, Elaine; four children RELIGION: African Methodist Episcopal MILITARY: None OCCUPATION: Minister POLITICAL CAREER: U.S. House, 1986- ADDRESS: 114-16A Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica 11434. Tel.: 718-262-9700 As pastor of the Allen A.M.E. Church, Flake has easily retained his seat in Congress while building a major community center--including a senior-citizen housing complex and a private Christian school--that employs 800 people. In Congress he champions minority concerns and economic development, and his parishioner-constituents will probably return...