Category: Politics
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Brian Colbert makes history as Marin County’s first Black supervisor in 175 years, pledging to prioritize vulnerable communities while honoring his family’s legacy.
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Kenny Lee was unanimously elected as Waynesboro’s first Black mayor, while Lorie Jean Akanbi became the city’s first Black vice mayor, marking a historic moment for the city.
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Siela Bynoe is Long Island’s first Black state senator, committed to addressing affordable housing, education, and environmental issues in her district.
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Remembering Ben Espy, the first Black president pro tem of Columbus City Council, whose contributions to justice, equality, and community empowerment continue to inspire.
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Anita R. Ashford becomes Port Huron’s first African-American mayor, focusing on growth, unity, and housing improvements.
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Shaneka Henson is set to make history as Anne Arundel County’s first Black woman in the Maryland State Senate.
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Alexcia Cox makes history as the first Black woman state attorney for Florida’s 15th Judicial Circuit, focusing on justice and safety.
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Nicole Roberts, Pennsauken’s first Black woman mayor, is empowering her community through public safety and growth initiatives.
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Vanessa Roberts Avery, the first Black woman to serve as Connecticut’s U.S. Attorney, leaves a legacy of justice and leadership, highlighted by major fiscal recoveries and impactful community initiatives.
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Mary Sheffield campaigns to become Detroit’s first woman mayor with a focus on affordable housing and community revitalization. Her vision includes equitable growth and increased civic engagement.
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- Dr. Archie Wade, The First Black Faculty Member At The University Of Alabama, Leaves A Lasting Legacy Of Leadership And Community Impact At 80
- Brian Colbert Sworn In as Marin County’s First Black Supervisor After 175 Years, Vows to Uplift Vulnerable Communities
- Jennifer Jones, the First African American Rockette, Inspires Generations with Her Journey, Memoir, and Dancing Jenn Doll
