Category: Politics
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Dr. Monica Larson made history as Henderson’s first Black city council member after an unexpected run for office. She now champions public safety and community-driven leadership.
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Curtis Massey, Oakland’s first Black mayor, championed growth, homeownership, and community prosperity. His leadership and generosity shaped the town’s future.
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Michelle Watkins becomes Huntsville’s first Black female City Council member, aiming for growth, diversity, and community development in District One and beyond.
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Garrison McMurtrey made history as the first Black man elected to Minnesota’s Ramsey County Board, securing overwhelming support in a special election for District 3.
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Henry Pace, Henderson’s first Black mayor, brings decades of trailblazing experience and a vision for community change. Learn about his historic journey and leadership.
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Rep. Lisa Demuth makes history as the first Black woman and first Republican woman to serve as Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, following a power-sharing agreement.
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Arizona’s Governor Katie Hobbs appoints Maria Elena Cruz as the first Latina and Black justice to the state’s Supreme Court, marking a new chapter in the state’s judicial diversity.
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Learn about Jean Augustine, the first Black Canadian woman in Parliament, who championed Black History Month in 1995. Discover how the Guelph Black Heritage Society celebrates Black heritage today.
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Erline Prescott Remembered as Haringey’s First Black Female Mayor and Advocate for Youth Empowerment
Remembering Erline Prescott, Haringey’s first Black female Mayor, who championed youth empowerment and left a lasting legacy.
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Edmond Mayor Darrell Davis leads the removal of discriminatory language from city land records, marking a historic moment for inclusion.
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