Original 33

The "Original 33" were the first 33 African-American members of the Georgia General Assembly who were elected to office in 1868, during the Reconstruction era. They were among the first African-American state legislators in the United States. Twenty-four of the members were ministers. The 33 are commemorated in the sculpture Expelled Because of Color on the grounds of the Georgia State Capitol.

Original 33

The "Original 33" were the first 33 African-American members of the Georgia General Assembly who were elected to office in 1868, during the Reconstruction era. They were among the first African-American state legislators in the United States. Twenty-four of the members were ministers. The 33 are commemorated in the sculpture Expelled Because of Color on the grounds of the Georgia State Capitol.