Senatobia Signet: “D. T. J. Matthews, of Sardis, Mississippi, a colored member of the house of representatives, was admitted to the bar by his honor, Judge Fisher, a few days ago. We believe he is the only colored lawyer in this part of the State.”
The First Black Legislators in Mississippi
Senatobia Signet: “D. T. J. Matthews, of Sardis, Mississippi, a colored member of the house of representatives, was admitted to the bar by his honor, Judge Fisher, a few days ago. We believe he is the only colored lawyer in this part of the State.”