Hattie McDanielBettmann via Getty Images Hattie McDaniel holds her Academy Award after being named "Best Supporting Actress" for her portrayal of "Mammy" in "Gone with the Wind." Congressional Black CaucusPhotoQuest via Getty Images Members of the original Congressional Black Caucus sit on the Congressional dais in 1971. The Democratic Select Committee — that is, the group of black representatives in the House that eventually became known as the Congressional Black Caucus — formed 50 years ago, in 1969. And effectively, the Congressional Black Caucus has served as a feeder of sorts, initiating black Congresspeople into the day-to-day operations of both chambers while allowing some to elevate their stature. Rep. Barbara Jordan (D-Texas)Keystone via Getty Images Barbara Jordan prepares for testimony during impeachment proceedings for President Richard Nixon in 1974.

Source: Huffington Post February 28, 2019 22:30 UTC