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Lucien Edward Blackwell (August 1, 1931 – January 24, 2003) was an American boxer, longshoreman, and politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1973 to 1975, Philadelphia City Council from 1975 to 1991, and the United States House of Representatives from 1991 to 1995.
May 20, 2007 · Former Congressman Lucien Blackwell died in Philadelphia on January 24, 2003 at the age of 71. Subjects: African American History, People. Terms: 20th Century (1900-1999), Gender - Men, United States - Pennsylvania, Political Party - Democratic Party, Military service - Army, Military Conflict - Korean War, Government-U.S.House of Representatives.
Dec 29, 2019 · Lucien, a longshoreman union leader who went on to become a state representative, convinced Jannie to leave education behind for the big-picture impact of a government career. She went to work...
- Max Marin
”Lucien Edward Blackwell” in Black Americans in Congress, 1870-2007. Prepared under the direction of the Committee on House Administration by the Office of History & Preservation, United States House of Representatives.
Jan 27, 2003 · PHILADELPHIA -- Lucien Blackwell, 71, a Philadelphia Democrat who served in the House of Representatives from 1991 to 1995, died Jan. 24 in his West Philadelphia home after an apparent heart...
A long-time resident of West Philadelphia, Lucien Blackwell appealed to his primarily African-American, blue-collar constituents because of his image as a “common man.” The popular former city councilman successfully navigated Philadelphia’s Democratic Party machinery, emerging as one of the city’s most recognized politicians.
The name Lucien E. Blackwell Homes memorializes the West Philadelphia politician Lucien E. Blackwell (1931–2003). This photo shows Blackwell when he was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
