He served as a national committeeman from the state , and a civil rights activist .
Even after the state legislature disfranchised most blacks through provisions of the 1890 constitution , Howard continued to be active as a member of the Republican Party .
Howard served as a national committeeman from the state , and a civil rights activist .
Even after the state legislature disfranchised most blacks through provisions of the 1890 constitution , Howard continued to be active as a member of the Republican Party .