Legislators last week honored the memory of Robert Clark, the first Black lawmaker of the 20th century. Plus, updates on last week's happenings in the legislature.

In 1968, he became the first Black person to serve in the Legislature since Reconstruction. Shunned by colleagues at first, ...

This week, the state house made a push to honor the legacy of the late representative Robert Clark Junior. House Resolution ...

A longtime Mississippi lawmaker will lie in state at the Capitol Building. Robert G. Clark, who was a member of the ...

Robert G. Clark, who was elected in 1967 as Mississippi’s first Black lawmaker of the 20th century and rose to the second-highest leadership role in the state House ...

Robert G. Clark, who was elected in 1967 as Mississippi's first Black lawmaker of the 20th century and rose to the ...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Longtime Mississippi lawmaker Robert G. Clark Jr., has passed away. This according to his son, Rep.

Robert G. Clark, who was a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives for 35 years, has died. His son, state Rep.

Clark was elected speaker pro tempore by the House membership in 1993 and held that, second-highest House position until his retirement.

LEXINGTON, Miss. — Robert G. Clark, who was elected in 1967 as Mississippi's first Black lawmaker of the 20th century and ...

Born in Greenville, Mississippi, Robert was a man of unwavering faith, kindness, and dedication. He shared 46 cherished years of marriage with his beloved wife, Julie Ann (Drummond) Clark, whom he met ...