CLEVELAND -- It's difficult, perhaps impossible to find anyone to say something harsh or negative about Congressman Louis Stokes, Ohio's first black Congressman. He's been a political icon and moral ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WABC) -- Friends and family Monday night paid their respects to political trailblazer, Louis Stokes. A public memorial was held at Cleveland City Hall to honor the 15-term congressman ...

CLEVELAND -- Former U.S. Rep. Louis Stokes, a 15-term congressman from Ohio who took on tough assignments looking into assassinations and scandals, has died at the age of 90, his family said Wednesday ...

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Rep. Louis Stokes (left), D-Ohio, and Democratic Presidential candidate Jimmy Carter exchange handshakes and quips while Rev. Otis Moss Jr. looked on during Carter's meeting with religious leaderships ...

One hundred years ago on this day, Louis Stokes (CLC ’49) was born. He dedicated his life to serving others, making a profound impact in Cleveland and across the nation. As Ohio’s first Black ...

Mrs. Louise Stokes had a green thumb. The mother of mayor Carl Stokes and congressman Louis Stokes had a special penchant for roses. They bloomed beautifully and brightened the inner city landscape.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jan. 25—Discover the lives of Carl and Louis Stokes — two local men with an international impact — during a program at 6:30 p.m.