Black men lead both chambers of Legislature for first time in Michigan history — What’s next
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Michigan; Lt.Gov.Garlin Gilchrist; House Speaker Joe Tate
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Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist and House Speaker Joe Tate are celebrating a historic moment – it’s the first time in state history that Black men have led both chambers of the Legislature.
“It’s also a huge responsibility I think that we have. We stand on the shoulders of others. There have been African-Americans that have been blazing this trail for decades, for centuries since the founding of this country. So, understand the responsibility that we are in this position, but we have work to do,” Tate said.
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By Dave Kinchen
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