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Mariann G. Wizard :
METRO | To serve the people: El Franco Lee, 1950-2016

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Thorne Dreyer

Harris County Commissioner Lee was arguably the most powerful Black person in Texas politics. By Mariann G. Wizard | Special to The Rag Blog and NOKOA News | January 25, 2016 HOUSTON — Introducing a 2004 Houston Chronicle interview with … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Black Politicians

Mariann G. Wizard :
METRO | To serve the people: El Franco Lee, 1950-2016

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