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Major Robert Odell Owens (June 28, 1936 – October 21, 2013) was an American politician and librarian who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1983 to 2007, representing the New York's 11th and then 12th congressional district.
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Learn about the life and career of Major Owens, a librarian, community organizer, and former U.S. Representative for New York. From his early involvement in the civil rights movement to his challenges against corruption and the Brooklyn Democratic machine, Owens was a leader and a reformer.
22 de oct. de 2013 · Major R. Owens, a former librarian who went to Congress from Brooklyn and remained there for 24 years, fighting for more federal aid for education and other liberal causes, died on Monday in...
Major Robert Odell Owens represented the people of Brooklyn's 9th Congressional district in the US House of Representatives for nearly 25 years, succeeding Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. Major Owens was a civil rights activist, champion for anti-poverty efforts, an advocate for education reform and disability rights, and--most importantly--a ...
4 de may. de 2021 · Major Owens was a librarian at both the Central and Brownsville branches of BPL, where he served as Community Information Librarian and Community Coordinator, as well as the Assistant Director of Languages and Literature between 1958-1966.
22 de oct. de 2013 · Major Owens was a Democrat who served in Congress from 1983 to 2007 and sponsored the Americans With Disabilities Act. He also worked on issues related to working families, education, civil rights and community empowerment in Brooklyn.
