The First Eight

A Personal History of the Pioneering Black Congressmen Who Shaped a Nation

Book • 2025

Mentioned by

Stephen Colbert

Anderson Cooper

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Mentioned by

Sharon McMahon

as the topic of her discussion with Congressman

James Clyburn

about Black congressmen in South Carolina.

The Most Chaotic Election in American History Was Saved by an Irish Immigrant, and a Conversation with Congressman James Clyburn

Mentioned by James Clyburn as his new book on the first eight black members of Congress.

November 21, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode

Mentioned by

Stephen Colbert

when introducing Jim Clyburn and his new book.

Rep. Jim Clyburn

Mentioned by Congressman

Jim Clyburn

as the book he wrote profiling pioneering black politicians of South Carolina.

What the Epstein Emails Tell Us

Mentioned by

Anderson Cooper

as the new book written by Democratic Congressman

Jim Clyburn

.

Soon: Senate Votes To End Longest Shutdown In U.S. History

Mentioned by

Norm Ornstein

, who will be interviewing Jim Clyburn about it.

Words Matter: We Moved a Step Closer to the End of MAGA This Week

Mentioned by

Brian Lehrer

as the new book by Congressman

James Clyburn

about the first eight Black members of Congress.

Jim Clyburn's History

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