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William T. Coleman becomes second Black Cabinet member as Transportation Secretary

William T. Coleman is confirmed as Secretary of Transportation under President Ford, making him one of the few Black Americans to serve in a Republican Cabinet and only the second Black Cabinet secretary in U.S. history.

Events

  1. March 7, 1975
    William T. Coleman becomes second Black Cabinet member as Transportation Secretary

    William T. Coleman is confirmed as Secretary of Transportation under President Ford, making him one of the few Black Americans to serve in a Republican Cabinet and only the second Black Cabinet secretary in U.S. history.

  2. March 7, 1975
    William T. Coleman becomes Transportation Secretary under President Ford

    William T. Coleman is confirmed as Secretary of Transportation under President Ford, one of the few Black Americans to serve in a Republican Cabinet and only the second Black Cabinet secretary in U.S. history.

  3. March 15, 1975
    Earth, Wind & Fire Release "That's the Way of the World"

    Earth, Wind & Fire's album "That's the Way of the World" reached number one on the Billboard 200 and R&B charts, establishing the group as one of the most influential bands in popular music. Founded by Maurice White, the band's cosmic Afrocentric philosophy combined with virtuosic musicianship defined an era of Black creative ambition.