Thank you to Sheba Turk of WWLTV Eyewitness News for sharing the story of Oscar Dunn
Thank you to Sheba Turk of WWLTV Eyewitness News for sharing the story of Oscar Dunn, the first Black Lieutenant Governor in the United States, who was elected in 1868 in Louisiana. Go to the link to view the full segment about Oscar Dunn and why this piece of history fits into the era of Reconstruction, as well as why it was partially erased from the narrative.
Furthermore, Dr. Brian K. Mitchell of the University of Arkansas, a descendant of Dunn, created a graphic novel detailing Dunn's story in a way to reach more young people.