Category: Politics
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Justice Pamela Goodwine makes history as the first Black woman elected to Kentucky’s Supreme Court after overcoming personal tragedy and serving at every level of the state’s judiciary.
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Colombia’s first Black Vice President Francia Márquez calls for reparations to address the legacy of slavery at the UN forum, urging former colonial powers to take responsibility for their past wrongs.
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Walter Daniels III was appointed as Amite’s first Black mayor in 2020, marking a historic moment and a shift in local leadership.
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Jason Lowe resigns from the Oklahoma Legislature after winning the County Commissioner race, marking a new chapter in his journey of public service.
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Shaundel Washington-Spivey Wins Tight Race to Become La Crosse’s First Black and Openly LGBTQ+ Mayor
Shaundel Washington-Spivey wins La Crosse mayoral race, becoming the city’s first Black and openly LGBTQ+ mayor.
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Republican Rep. John James announces his run for Michigan governor, aiming to become the state’s first Black governor and challenge Democratic leadership.
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Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman in Congress, was honored in Utah after her death from brain cancer. Her legacy lives on.
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Senator Cory Booker sets a historic record with a 25-hour speech, defending civil rights, immigrants, and vulnerable Americans while calling for urgent action in the U.S. Senate.
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Kenneth W. Jenkins makes history as Westchester County’s first African American county executive, promising unity and collaborative leadership for the diverse community of nearly one million residents.
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President Jeffrey R. Holland met Jean Augustine, Canada’s first Black woman MP, to discuss youth empowerment and announce continued support for her girls’ center.
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