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David Scott: “Without these 1890 land-grant colleges and universities, it is very doubtful that we, as African American Members of…”

On the recordJune 15, 2021
Without these 1890 land-grant colleges and universities, it is very doubtful that we, as African American Members of Congress, would be here.
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David Scott
Democratic · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Scott emphasizes the importance of 1890 land-grant colleges for African American representation in Congress.

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