Taking over the family barbershop upon the death of his brother, he later attended Knox College.
Taking over the family barbershop upon the death of his brother, he later attended Knox College. Provost Marshal of Vicksburg for a time, he also worked as editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate. Serving as president of Alcorn College after the war, he was later removed from the office but reelected because of his efforts in destroying the carpetbagger government of his state. For 10 points, name this African-American minister, Secretary of State ad interim and senator in the state of Mississippi, the first black man elected to the U.S. Senate.
Taking over the family barbershop upon the death of his brother, he later attended Knox College.
Hiram Rhoades {Revels}