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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Dave McKinney | WBEZ Chicago

Retiring Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White reveals the racism that shaped his legacy

Retiring Secretary of State Jesse White at his office in the Thompson Center in downtown Chicago. (Manuel Martinez/WBEZ)

Democrat Jesse White is leaving office next month as Illinois’ longest-serving and first African American secretary of state.

The 88-year-old may be soon ending his six-decade political career, but the fire that propelled him into power is still as intense as ever.

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