Uncovering Black History: Significant Milestones from April 2-8, 2025

APRIL 2, 1855—John Mercer Langston made history as Brownhelm Township's first African American clerk in Ohio. A 19th-century trailblazer, he founded anti-slavery groups, practiced law, and helped establish Howard University's law school. His legacy inspired Langston, Oklahoma, where he is honored.