Has U.S.A. had a black governor in some state?
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The first black governor was P.B.S. Pinchback, the governor of Lousiana from December 9, 1872 until January 13, 1873. He only lasted a month because he allegedly "stole" the governor seat from someone else.\n\nAs for the first *elected* black governor of a U.S. state, that'd be Douglas Wilder. He was the governor of Virginia from 1990 to 1994. \n\nOther than that, I don't believe there have been any others. There have been a handful serving as Lieutenant Governor, though.\n\nIt seems as though Deval Patrick may win the Massachusetts gubernatorial election on the 7th of this month, though. Which would make him a present-day black governor.
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3 different governors during that time frame:\n\nDemocrat Claiborne Fox Jackson 1861 - 1861 \nRepublican Hamilton Rowan Gamble 1861 1864 \nRepublican  Willard Preble Hall 1864 1865\n.
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Well 1st of all I do question why are we even using the term African-American on Blacks that weren't even born in Africa.\n\nJesse Peterson who is Black himself said it best when he said "I am not an African-American, I am an American."\n\nAs far as Black president I would like to see either Alan Keyes or Condoleeza Rice as President.\n\nAlthough heck if we had to go for someone in Hollywood then definetly Denzel Washington.\n\nOk I disagree with the fact Morgan Freeman did support Kerry for President in 2004 but I gotta say I am imprssed though with a lot of his intellegence and respectful behavior though :)\n\nFor instance I liked the points he raised on how wrong it is to confine the History of Blacks to just one Month because Black History is part of American History.\n\nIt's like yeah I prefer to look at figures from History Black and White not based on what Skin Color they had but based upon who they were and what they did.\n\nGeorge Washington Carver is a great inspiration to a lot of people for example and seriously his accomplishments by the grace of God are more important than Skin color.\n\nI would like to see a Black person become President someday but I don't want such a person to be elected based on Skin color, I want the person elected because he/she is the person for the job.\n\nFor instance in my State Michigan a Black man named Keith Butler is running but I decided that I was going to check things on different Republicans running for U.S. Senate to see exactly who I should support such as where candidates stood on the issues.\n\nIt appears that yes Keith Butler and I do see eye to eye on enough issues for me to decide im supporting him for U.S. Senate.
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There has been several black drivers.\n 1956:Charlie Scott drove for Carl Kiekhaefer.\n 1961-1973 Wendell Scott won a race in 1964 made 495 starts.\n 1986 Willy T.Ribbs made 3 starts\n  Presently Bill lester drives in the Craftsman Truck Seris.\n  Plus on the local level there have been several with NASCAR ties.
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Martha Layne Collins :Governor of Kentucky, 1984-1987.\n\nJennifer Granholm : Michigan Governor .\n\nJanet Napolitano: Governor of Arizona\n\nFerguson, Miriam A. ("Ma") Governor as Texas.\n\nHollister, Nancy : Governor of Ohio December 31, 1998, \n\nJane Dee Hull: governor of Arizona. Her term of office began in 1997.\n\nKunin, Madeleine : Vermont's governor 1985-1991.\n\nMofford, Rose: Arizona's governors, 1988-1991 (Mofford) and 1997-present, \n\nRoberts, Barbara : Governor of Oregon 1991-1995.\n\nRoss, Nellie Tayloe : Governor of Wyoming, 1925-27, \n\nShaheen, Jeanne\n\nWallace, Lurleen : Governor of Alabama 1967-1968.
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Houston was the only person in U.S. history to have been the governor of two different states — Tennessee and Texas.\nCheck out the listed source below for more information.
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Probably female.  Hilary Clinton.  Nothing against blacks, just not aware of any that are planning on running next time.
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All states have a Gubernatorial election...just not all at the same time...
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It's doubtful. First of all, Condi Rice is nothing more than the token Black in his administration. She is nothing more than something he can refer to when he lies and says that his Administration "has given Blacks opportunities". He told this lie at an African American festival in Indianapolis last year. A large number of Blacks living in the neighborhoods behind the Capitol building in Washington will probably dispute this.\nBush is a racist. It was proven by his handling of Katrina and in the fact that he has not attended the NAACP Convention or the National Association of Black Journalists conventions both of which he has received numerous invitations to attend.\nOn the other hand, this racist might have the mentality of some of the slave owners in the pre Civil War South and have decided to experiment with a Black Woman.
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No, they don't have a governor but they do have a mayor and they have three representatives in the House of Representatives.
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That has been asked before. The answer is yes, if they now have US citizenship. I am wondering why you say 'list' however. If you are asking in reference to a college application, business loan, or other situation where African-American grants any advantage, expect both opposition and possibly hostility when you attempt to receive such benefits. Keep in mind that we, in the US, presume 'African-American' to refer to a native-born American of African decent.
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Yes, just look at NJ's former governor Jim Mcgreevey. He did a fine job and then there was some uproar after he came out of the closet with a homosexual extra-marital affair. He then announced his resignation afterwards, but nevertheless, he did a fine job.
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stephen colbert interviewed a governor that was born in africa. he was a white guy. lol, it was great. \n\n"tell me about your struggle..."
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First governor was Don Gaspar de Portolá\nFirst ELECTED governor was Peter H. Burnett
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Democrat Brad Henry is currently the governor.  We do have an election tomorrow.  It's between him and Rep. Istook.  Hopefully, Brad Henry will be reelected.
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Alvin J. Boutte '51 The founder and CEO of Indecorp, the largest Black-owned financial institution in the U.S. Also serves as chair and CEO of the Independence Bank and the Drexel National Bank in Chicago, Ill. \n\nGeneral Bernard Randolph (retired, USAF) '54 Only the third African-American to reach the rank of four-star general in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, serving as head of the USAF Space and Defense Systems Command. Now an executive with the defense contractor TRW Corporation.\n\nDr. Charles Champion '55 A community pharmacist in Memphis, Tenn., and a specialist in the use of herbal medicines. Named as one of America's 50 most influential pharmacists by American Druggist magazine.\n\nAnnabelle Bernard '56 The first Black to perform as a principle player with the Deutsche Oper in Berlin, Germany. Thirty-four years later she is still performing in Europe, and has been awarded the highly coveted title of Kammersaengerin by the German government. A soprano, she has performed on five continents. \n\nGeorge McKenna III '61 Currently serving as superintendent of the Inglewood Unified School District in Los Angeles, Calif. While serving as principal at Washington High in Los Angeles, he turned a "bad" urban school in a educational model of excellence, the basis for the TV movie "The George McKenna Story," starring Denzel Washington.\n\nDr. Marie McDemmond '68 First female president at Norfolk State University (enrollment 8,400). A 25-year veteran in higher education, she previously served as vice president for finance and chief operating officer at Florida Atlantic University. \n\nDr. Louis Castenell '68 Dean of the University of Cincinnati's College of Education. Has been heralded in such national publications as The New York Times and The Washington Post for his innovative teacher education programs. \n\nAlexis Herman '69 First African American U.S. Secretary of Labor; former director of the White House office of Public Liaison. \n\nJudge Ivan L.R. Lemelle '71 Currently serving his second consecutive, eight-year term as U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court in New Orleans.\n\nDr. Regina Benjamin '79 Private physician in Bayou La Batre, Ala. Winner of the 1997 Nelson Mandela Award for Health and Human Rights. First African American woman named to the American Medical Association's Board of Trustees. \n\nSherrie Brown Littlejohn '79 Vice President and chief information officer for SBC Messaging in Ramon, Calif., a telecommunications subsidiary of voice mail service provider SBC Communications.\n\nRosalind Miller '88 Director of the J.B. Henderson Family Investment Center in New Iberia, La., which provides services for residents of the area's three low-income housing developments.\n\nPatrice Jean '93 Graduate student at Princeton University, where she was honored as an "Unsung Heroine" for her demonstrated commitment to social justice and academic excellence. Also presented Graduate Student Teaching Award for effectiveness in teaching molecular biology.
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I can anwser that, im from Puerto Rico. The governor of Puerto Rico since 2004 is Hon. Anibal Acevedo Vila and his "partido" is the PPD which means "Partido Popular Democratico"