How Tunis Campbell, the Black Preacher, Shocked Racists & Changed History ✊

Discover the inspiring journey of Tunis Campbell, from hotel waiter to influential state senator, and how his powerful preaching terrified racist opponents during the Reconstruction Era. A true story of resilience and impact in Black history.

How Tunis Campbell, the Black Preacher, Shocked Racists & Changed History ✊
Black Stories Untold
14.6K views • Jul 11, 2025
How Tunis Campbell, the Black Preacher, Shocked Racists & Changed History ✊

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From hotel waiter to state senator, Tunis Campbell's story is one of the most remarkable political careers you've never heard of. Born free in 1812, he answered Lincoln's call to resettle freed slaves on the Georgia Sea Islands, then became one of Reconstruction's most powerful Black politicians. Campbell organized Black landowners, registered thousands of voters, and stood on the Georgia Senate floor for seven consecutive days while fellow senators tried to remove his right to exist in that chamber. This is the story of a black HERO!


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