Robert G. Clark, the first Black lawmaker elected in Mississippi after the Civil Rights era, has passed away at the age of 96. Clark was elected to the state legislature in 1967 and later became the speaker pro tempore of the Mississippi House, the second-highest leadership position.
His political career was marked by efforts to advance civil rights and improve education in the state. His death was confirmed by his son, Rep. Bryant W. Clark. Clark's legacy remains a significant part of Mississippi's political and social history.
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