Longest serving congressman John Conyers passes at 90

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The former congressman represented his Michigan district for more than half-a-century. He left office amid accusations of sexual harassment.


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Longest serving black congressman John Conyers dies at 90 - Washington Examiner

Former Democratic Michigan Rep. John Conyers died Sunday at 90 in his sleep. Conyers’s son, John Conyers III, told PBS his father’s death is “part of the cycle of life.” The son of former Rep Conyers tells me that the family will be releasing a statement shortly. “This is part of the cycle of life,”

www.washingtonexaminer.com

R.I.P.


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[TheBigOne]

Details being announced now

 

[a1rimrocka]

DETROIT - Detroit Police have confirmed that former Congressman John Conyers passed away in his home Sunday. He was 90.

For more than 50 years, the Highland Park native proudly served as a member of the US House of Representatives.

He continued to make a name for himself in the Civil Rights Movement. He is responsible for introducing the bill that would make Martin Luther King's birthday a national holiday.

At the end of his tenure, Conyers served 53 years in office making him the longest-serving African American in congressional history.

Longest serving black Congressman John Conyers passes away at 90

Former U.S. Rep. John Conyers, one of the longest-serving members of Congress whose resolutely liberal stance on civil rights made him a political institution in Washington, has died. He was 90.

www.fox2detroit.com

 

[Complex]

RIP

 

[Dr. Truth]

RIP he lived a long life

 

[Gazoo]

WTF... another soldier

RIP

 

[ScytheSalvation]

Another hand picked black boot lick for white supremacy, huh?

R.I.P.

Stupid 10, 20, 30 Plan...

 

[playa-exodus]

Another hand picked black boot lick for white supremacy, huh?

R.I.P.

Stupid 10, 20, 30 Plan...

John Conyers introduced a reparations bill every year since the 80's how is he a black boot lick for white supremacy? Fuck outta here coon.

 

[Dr. Truth]

Another hand picked black boot lick for white supremacy, huh?

R.I.P.

Stupid 10, 20, 30 Plan...

Die slow you fucking cac

 

[TheBigOne]

Another hand picked black boot lick for white supremacy, huh?

R.I.P.

Stupid 10, 20, 30 Plan...

this muhfuhkah joined 3 months ago and has been flapping his fingers every since spreading anti black negativity. GTFOH

 

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Former U.S. Rep. John Conyers, former dean of Congress, dies at the age of 90

Former U.S. Rep. John Conyers, former dean of Congress, dies at the age of 90

U.S. Rep. John Conyers, a civil rights icon who served five decades in Congress, died Sunday of natural causes at the age of 90.

www.usatoday.com

 

[Race Harley]

R.I.P.

 

[praetor]

Rest in peace.

 

[lightbright]

…. where's @Helico-pterFunk with a complete tribute?

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[SIDESHOW]

Rip

 

[badboyyawdie]

Who gives a fuck really?

 

[Mrfreddygoodbud]

Who gives a fuck really?

other masons and people who have no idea what a politicians job really is...

and thats to keep you in your fuckin place... and calm you down if you start to wake up..

but rip nevertheless he is still a bruh and we respect ours passing.. so he is no hero of mine but I respect his passing on

 

[Chris4501]

R.I.P

 

[Rythm]

RIP

 

[saundman]

R.I.P.

 

[durham]

RIP, 90 that's a good run.

 

[55th View]

RIP.

A true legend. Introduced legislation, spearheading the recognition of MLK's holiday.

We need to sticky this.

 

[Paul1970]

R.I.P.

 

[arnoldwsimmons]

Rest In Heaven, Congressman.

 

[Mr. Met]

RIP.

I wonder if ADOS will.......never mind.

 

[RAY V.]

Rest In Peace

 

[three-fifths]

'he left office amid accusations of sexual harassment. '

most black politicians never retire honorably.

they all must imitate the immoral white man.

good riddance.

 

[Rembrandt Brown]

RIP

 

[tajshan]

other masons and people who have no idea what a politicians job really is...

and thats to keep you in your fuckin place... and calm you down if you start to wake up..

but rip nevertheless he is still a bruh and we respect ours passing.. so he is no hero of mine but I respect his passing on

same here.

wow they say death comes in 3's

 

[respiration]

R.I.P.

 

[sharkbait28]

RIP

 

[Fresh1911]

RIP Nupe

 

[Sango]

R.I.P.

 

[WorldEX]

RIP

 

[mcguyver]

RIP