... in Congress, greater minorities in the House and Senate still exist in the Hispanic, Asian, Indian (Native American) and Gay and Lesbian communities. Hispanic Americans in Congress In 1936, Democrat Dennis Chavez became the first Hispanic to serve a full term in the U.S. Senate, following two terms as a Representative. He served continuously until his death in 1962. Throughout his career, Chá ... ...

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... first African-American to serve as Chairperson of the Miami-Dade board and has a long history of involvement both in the community and on the commission. Likewise, Dorrin Rolle and Dennis Moss are both highly educated and well respected members of the board. The results of Meek vs. Metropolitan Dade agree with the theories offered by Bullock(6) in his analysis of ... ...

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