Author: Yaw Agbey
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London Breed, San Francisco’s first Black female mayor, concedes the mayoral race to Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie, ending her historic run in the city’s top political office.
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Philadelphia will honor Sadie T.M. Alexander, the first Black woman to graduate from U Penn’s Law School, with a statue celebrating her legacy in law and civil rights.
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Melesa Johnson makes history as the first Black woman elected as Jackson County Prosecutor, pledging to tackle the root causes of crime and drive change for safer communities.
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Gonzales, Louisiana prepares for historic runoff election between Timothy Riley and Kemlyn Bailey Lomas, guaranteeing the city’s first Black mayor
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Alyia Gaskins makes history as Alexandria’s first Black woman mayor, focusing on safety, accessibility, and affordability to unite the city.
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Pamela Goodwine breaks barriers as Kentucky’s first Black woman Supreme Court Justice. Learn about her inspiring journey of resilience and dedication to justice.
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Nick Brown is Washington’s first Black attorney general, pledging to defend civil rights, protect women’s healthcare, and ensure environmental justice.
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Shomari Figures, a former Obama White House staffer, has been elected as the first Black representative for Alabama’s newly drawn 2nd Congressional District, making history in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Byron Roberson becomes Johnson County’s first Black sheriff, ending a 96-year Democratic drought. His leadership promises change, collaboration, and a new direction for the sheriff’s office.
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Sam Richardson has been elected as Dorchester County’s first Black Republican sheriff after 15 years, bringing 21 years of law enforcement experience and a vision to improve community safety and operations.
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