Mississippi’s first Black lawmaker of the 20th century died Tuesday. Robert G. Clark's son and successor, state Rep.

Gov. Tate Reeves has directed state flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the late Rep. Robert G. Clark. Clark, who served ...

A mass of people surrounded the casket of the late Robert Clark Jr. in his hometown of Lexington. The 96-year-old is ...

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

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

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.

FILE - Former Democratic speaker Pro-Tem Robert Clark smiles as he in congratulated ... Aug. 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File) ...