Louis Stokes, retired U.S. Congressman and father of WXYZ editorial director.

[Ronald]

(WXYZ) - Former Ohio Congressman Louis Stokes has passed away at the age of 90.

Mr. Stokes made history in 1968 when he became the first African-American Representative to be voted into national office in the state of Ohio. From there, Stokes served 15 consecutive terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Source: http://www.wxyz.com/news/louis-stokes-retired-us-congressman-and-father-of-wxyz-editorial-director-passes-away

Great  guy..

[Skhilled]

You just beat me to this. I was unusually busy this morning.

Thanks! R.I.P.!

[Ken.]

R.I.P. Mr Stokes.

[Ronald]

You just beat me to this. I was unusually busy this morning.

Thanks! R.I.P.!

Yea and your up all night too..

His son works at WXYZ here in Detroit..he is the general manager..

[Skhilled]

Cool!