March 12, 2008

Wordless Wednesday: African American Governors















Over a thousand people have taken the oath of office as governor a state in America. Only three of them were African American.

  1. P.B.S. Pinchback (Louisiana, 1870-1872)
  2. Douglas Wilder (Virginia, 1990-1994)
  3. Deval Patrick (Massachusetts, 2006-Present)

David Paterson will become the fourth Black person in our nation's history to be the chief executive officer of their state. This is truly a remarkable accomplishment that should make all villagers proud!



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27 comments:

  1. GabrielMarch 12, 2008 at 1:05 AM

    Interesting article, I had no idea.

    It's sad people can't get to take on high political roles because of their race. That's one area in which US could take a lesson from Canada , look at our Governor General (she's from Haiti) or our (former?) BC premier...

    Anyway, thanks for having taught me something new today. Happy WW!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 12, 2008 at 1:09 AM

    got a new wrinkle in my brain to go with ww.

    happy ww!

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  3. GattinaMarch 12, 2008 at 1:17 AM

    For me a skin color doesn't count I don't even see it. Even if the person had zebra stripes.

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  4. NatalieMarch 12, 2008 at 1:46 AM

    Let's hope the next president is too...go Obama!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 12, 2008 at 2:20 AM

    From what I read, the next in line in NY is a good one.

    Happy WW!

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  6. FirefighterMarch 12, 2008 at 2:22 AM

    Great post!

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  7. SheliaMarch 12, 2008 at 2:50 AM

    It's a shame that's such a small group. Hopefully our children will see a much larger photo array.

    Happy WW! :D

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  8. D. Renee BagbyMarch 12, 2008 at 2:50 AM

    Good to know. Thanks for the info.

    Happy WW!

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  9. JenMarch 12, 2008 at 3:07 AM

    I'm hoping the next president is too! GO OBAMA!!!

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  10. AnonymousMarch 12, 2008 at 3:31 AM

    Still making history. The world will open their eyes slowly and realize we aren't just music and movies.

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  11. ButchayMarch 12, 2008 at 4:02 AM

    very informative, thanks for sharing

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  12. Four-eyed-missyMarch 12, 2008 at 4:30 AM

    Great to know, thanks for sharing. It seems that Obama has won the Mississipi primary, so that's one closer to adding one more name in your list. Happy WW.

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  13. SandyCarlsonMarch 12, 2008 at 4:56 AM

    Very interesting. Thanks for the scoop.

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  14. AnonymousMarch 12, 2008 at 7:43 AM

    Maybe we're finally shedding the color and looking at the person. I hate that it's so late in doing so.

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  15. AnonymousMarch 12, 2008 at 9:05 AM

    Thank you for sharing this. I had no idea either :)

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  16. UnknownMarch 12, 2008 at 9:27 AM

    Thanx for the lesson. Interesting.

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  17. eastcoastlifeMarch 12, 2008 at 9:41 AM

    Living in a multi-racial country, we have leaders of all colours to represent the different races.

    And an interesting sight in Singapore, we have Muslim mosques, Indian temples and Chinese shrines built next to one another!

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  18. jayedeeMarch 12, 2008 at 9:51 AM

    if we could all only learn to see thru the eyes of a child...

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  19. marcia@joyismygoalMarch 12, 2008 at 10:13 AM

    nice post --life goes on we just do our best

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  20. JunebugMarch 12, 2008 at 11:01 AM

    That would be great!

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  21. HeyShae!March 12, 2008 at 1:08 PM

    An insightful post.. as always. :o)

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  22. AnonymousMarch 12, 2008 at 1:23 PM

    Great post and I am pleased for Mr. Patterson. A Black Gov. in my hometown? Wow is all I can say thought the circumstances were tacky.

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  23. RebeccaMarch 12, 2008 at 1:59 PM

    This seems to be quite racist. They're only worth posting about because they're black? Open your eyes and realize that racism is NOT NOT NOT a white man's disease and I'm sick and tired of being discriminated against!

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  24. TammyMarch 12, 2008 at 2:16 PM

    Hope the group of pictures will be larger in the future! Great WW!

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  25. PinayMarch 12, 2008 at 5:58 PM

    Thanks for an interesting post!I think no matter what color of skin we have,we are all equal.

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  26. Hey it's Amy BensonMarch 12, 2008 at 11:19 PM

    Great Info! Most people don't know this (including me!) :D

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  27. MelanieMarch 13, 2008 at 1:59 PM

    Very interesting post. I had no idea that there have only been 3 African Americans.
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