Dunn's (Oscar Dunn)

Oscar Dunn was a prominent African American politician in Louisiana during the Reconstruction era after the Civil War. He became the first African American to serve as Lieutenant Governor of a U.S. state in 1868. Dunn was a leader advocating for civil rights and equality for formerly enslaved people. His role symbolized progress during a time of significant social change, although his tenure was cut short by political opposition and his untimely death in 1871. Dunn's legacy highlights early efforts to incorporate African Americans into political life and the ongoing struggle for racial justice in America.