Q&A – Mary Flowers – Illinois State Representative…
byMary E. Flowers is a Democratic Illinois House of Representatives member and the longest-serving African-American legislator in Illinois history. Born in Inverness, Mississippi, her…
Mary E. Flowers is a Democratic Illinois House of Representatives member and the longest-serving African-American legislator in Illinois history. Born in Inverness, Mississippi, her…
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The Reverend Jesse Jackson announced right before the Rainbow Push 57th Annual Convention that he was going to “pivot.” Meaning that his day-to-day role…