Local congressional staffer making an impact in Washington
I didnโt really know exactly what I wanted to do,โ said Curtis Doster Jr., chief of staff for Democratic Rep. Brenda Lawrence of Michiganโs 15th Congressional District. Lawrence added that is uncommon to have a Black man in that position. โSome of the members of the Black Caucus, they donโt have Black chiefs of staff and so itโs the statement that a Black man can do this job, a Black man is doing this job,โ she said. READ MORE:โBlack Art Libraryโ exhibit at MOCAD celebrates work of artists through booksCity of Detroit showcases artists as kickoff to Black History MonthTell us: What does Black History Month mean to you? Unmasking the invisible men of the comic book worldAdโWe just want equity and equality and appreciationโ: The history behind Black History Month