Louis Stokes was a man of bravery and strength. During his 15-year term as an Ohio congressman, he took on tough cases ranging from scandals to assassinations.
In 1969, Stokes made history by becoming the first Black male to join Congress, a position which catapulted him into a role where he was highly respected and admired for his positive and progressive influence.
Stokes succumbed to brain and lung cancer on August 18, 2015.
A man of great accomplishments and leadership, we share a few candids of Louis Stokes’ life from the JPC archives.
Rest in peace and power, Mr. Stokes.
Louis Stokes reads the exclusive issue of “Jet Magazine’s” Minnie Riperton’s last interview, cover story in this undated photo. (Maurice Sorrell/Ebony Collection)
