List of African-American Republicans facts for kids
This article shares a list of African American people who have been part of the Republican Party in the United States. These individuals have worked in politics, either in the past or more recently. They have held important jobs and helped shape the country.
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What is the Republican Party?
The Republican Party is one of the two main political parties in the United States. It was founded in 1854. In its early days, the party was strongly against slavery. Many African Americans joined the Republican Party after the American Civil War because it supported their rights. Over time, the party's ideas and supporters have changed.
Pioneers and Leaders
Many African Americans have made history as Republicans. They broke barriers and opened doors for others. Here are some of the notable figures from this list.
Early African American Republicans
- Frederick Douglass (1818–1895): A famous writer, speaker, and leader against slavery. He was a strong supporter of the Republican Party.
- Hiram Rhodes Revels (1827–1901): He was the first African American to serve in the United States Senate. He represented Mississippi.
- Blanche Bruce (1841–1898): He was the first African American to serve a full term in the U.S. Senate. He also represented Mississippi.
- Robert Smalls (1839–1915): A hero from the Civil War, he later became a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.
- Jonathan Clarkson Gibbs (1821–1874): He served as the Secretary of State for Florida. He also worked to improve public education in Florida.
- P. B. S. Pinchback (1837–1921): He was the first African American governor of a U.S. state, serving in Louisiana.
- Booker T. Washington (1856–1915): A well-known educator and activist. He advised presidents and was a leading voice for African Americans.
- Ida B. Wells (1862–1931): A brave civil rights leader and journalist. She helped start the NAACP, an important civil rights organization.
Modern African American Republicans
- Colin Powell (1937–2021): He was a four-star general and the 65th United States Secretary of State. He was the first African American to hold this high position.
- Condoleezza Rice (born 1954): She was the 66th United States Secretary of State. She was the first African American woman to hold this role.
- Clarence Thomas (born 1948): He is an Associate Justice on the United States Supreme Court.
- Ben Carson (born 1951): A famous pediatric neurosurgeon, he later served as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Donald Trump.
- Michael Steele (born 1958): He was the Lieutenant Governor of Maryland. He also served as the chairman of the Republican National Committee, which leads the Republican Party.
- Tim Scott (born 1965): He is a U.S. Senator from South Carolina. He is the first African American senator elected in the South since the Reconstruction era.
- Winsome Sears (born 1964): She is the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. She is the first woman to hold this position in Virginia.
- Mark Robinson (born 1968): He is the Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina.
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- Archie Alexander (1888–1958): He was the governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- Ethel D. Allen (1929–1981): She was the first African American elected to the Philadelphia City Council.
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- Pearl Bailey (1918–2001): A famous singer who was appointed "America's Ambassador of Love" by President Richard Nixon.
- Edward Brooke (1919–2015): He was the first African American to be popularly elected to the United States Senate. He represented Massachusetts.
- Walter Blackman: He is the first black Republican elected to the Arizona Legislature.
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- Herman Cain (1945–2020): A successful businessman and media personality. He ran for President of the United States in 2012.
- Jennifer Carroll (born 1959): She served as the Lieutenant Governor of Florida.
- Wilt Chamberlain (1936–1999): A legendary basketball player who supported President Richard Nixon.
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- Stacey Dash (born 1966/1967): An actress and television host.
- Timothy DeFoor (born 1961 or 1962): He is the Pennsylvania Auditor General. He is the first African American elected to a statewide office in Pennsylvania.
- Oscar Stanton De Priest (1871–1951): He was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
- Byron Donalds (born 1978): He is a U.S. Representative from Florida.
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- Larry Elder (born 1952): A talk radio host and commentator.
- Charles Evers (1922–2020): A civil rights leader and mayor of Fayette, Mississippi.
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- James Farmer (1920–1999): A key leader in the civil rights movement.
- Crystal Bird Fauset (1894–1965): She was the first African American woman to serve as a state legislator in the United States.
- Gary Franks (born 1953): He was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.
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- Mifflin Wistar Gibbs (1823–1915): He served as the American consul to Madagascar.
- Rosey Grier (born 1932): A former professional football player, minister, and actor.
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- Jenean Hampton (born 1958): She was the Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky.
- Will Hurd (born 1977): He was a U.S. Representative from Texas and a former CIA analyst.
- Zora Neale Hurston (1891–1960): A famous writer and anthropologist.
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- Alphonso Jackson (born 1945): He was the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
- John E. James (born 1981): He is a U.S. Representative from Michigan.
- Kay Coles James (born 1949): She was the director for the United States Office of Personnel Management.
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- Alan Keyes (born 1950): A diplomat and media personality.
- Alveda King (born 1951): A minister, activist, and author. She is the niece of Martin Luther King Jr..
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- John Mercer Langston (1829–1897): He was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.
- Mia Love (born 1975): She was a U.S. Representative for Utah.
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- Angela McGlowan (born 1970): A political analyst and former Congressional candidate.
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- James Meredith (born 1933): A civil rights leader known for integrating the University of Mississippi.
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- Constance Berry Newman (born 1935): A U.S. diplomat and former Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs.
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- Burgess Owens (born 1951): He is a U.S. Congressman from Utah and a former NFL player.
- Candace Owens (born 1989): A political commentator.
- Jesse Owens (1913–1980): A legendary athlete and Olympic gold medalist.
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- Rod Paige (born 1933): He was the seventh U.S. Secretary of Education.
- Star Parker (born 1956): An author and political commentator.
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- Joseph H. Rainey (1832–1887): He was the first African American to serve in the United States House of Representatives. He represented South Carolina.
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- Darrell C. Scott: A pastor and co-founder of the National Diversity Coalition for Trump.
- Shelby Steele (born 1946): An author and professor.
- Lynn Swann (born 1952): A famous NFL player.
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- Mary Church Terrell (1863–1954): A civil rights activist and a member of the District of Columbia Board of Education.
- Benjamin S. Turner (1825–1894): He was an Alabama Congressman.
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- Allen West (born 1961): He is the Texas Republican Party Chairman and a former U.S. Representative from Florida.
- J. C. Watts (born 1957): He was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.
- Jackie Winters (1937–2019): She was a member of the Oregon State Senate.
See also
- Black conservatism
- Hip Hop Republican
- Lists of African Americans
- National Black Republican Association
- Negro Republican Party
- Southern strategy
- List of American conservatives
- Black conservatism in the United States
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