This year for Black History Month, members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus focused on ‘continuing the legacy of trailblazing pioneers of the past.’ In the video, members pay tribute to many leaders who overcame adversity and discussed new ways to pave the way for future generations to come.
Trailblazing pioneers of the past featured in Black History Month
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