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Negro Legislators in the North Carolina General Assembly
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Between 1868 and 1872, 34 African-Americans served In the North Carolina General Assembly. During this time period, the legislators wielded influence in the areas of education, land ownership, consolidating the gains of former slaves and proposing legislation on social reform.
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