William L. Clay, Missouri’s First Black Congressman, Dies at 94
- Posted on July 21, 2025
- Deaths (Obituaries)
- By The New York Times
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William L. Clay, Missouri’s First Black Congressman, Dies at 94
A co-founder of the Congressional Black Caucus, he represented St. Louis in the House as an uncompromising liberal Democrat and a forceful advocate for the poor. continue reading...