MP's Fun Things: Little Known Black History Facts

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2/22/2013
George Crum

He invented potatoe chips by slicing potatoes as thin as coins and boiling them in hot oil.

2/19/2013

Sister Rosetta Tharpe was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and recording artist.

2/6/2013

Today is history we honor Cardiss Collins, the first African-American woman to represent Illinois in Congress. She passed away yesterday at the age of 81. According to Chicago Democratic Rep. Danny Davis, who succeeded Collins, during her more than 24 years in Congress, Collins led efforts to reduce credit fraud against women, fought for gender equity in college sports and worked to reform federal child care facilities. She chaired the Government Activities and Transportation Sub-Committee.

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Little Known Black History Facts

Little Known Black History Facts

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