Honoring Edward Brooke
By HHR | October 29th, 2009 | Category: Featured, General, HHR Contributors | 3 comments
by Dennis Sanders
The Washington Post has a delightful story on Edward Brooke, the first African American Senator elected by popular vote. Having recently celebrated his 90th birthday, the former Republican Senator from Massachusetts was honored with the Congressional Gold Medal on Wednesday. In the audience sat the third African American to head to the Senate via the popular vote, President Obama.
Brooke has always been a hero of mine, for breaking a racial barrier and for being a solid moderate Republican. He is one of the reasons I am a Republican. So, it is truly an honor to see this man be feted- and it is also amazing that in the same room sat the first African American Senator elected by popular vote and the first African American President.
What a country.
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What a rich history we have as aa in this country more young people need to know about this man.This is my first time hearing about him.By the way if any of you live in Orlando let me know looking to connect with other young african americans who are not afraid to stand up for what we are all here for freedom.
DITTO….
My name is kareem and i live in Tampa, fl I took African American History in college and don’t even recall going over his name, this story is really remarkable and just insightful.