Complex sentence: Despite opposition within Mississippi and criticism from national black leaders, Howard was pragmatic about dealing with local conditions and held onto his position until 1960 as Republican National Committeeman from Mississippi while working and living in the capital.
Split into simpler sentences: Despite opposition within Mississippi and criticism from national black leaders, Howard was pragmatic about dealing with local conditions. He held onto his position until 1960 as Republican National Committeeman from Mississippi while working and living in the capital.