Category: Politics
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Explore Frank Scott Jr.’s journey as Little Rock’s first elected Black mayor, his “Rebuild the Rock” initiative, and his vision for the city’s growth and community development.
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Explore Kristen Clarke’s historic role as the first Black woman to lead the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and her efforts to protect voting rights, combat discrimination, and fight hate crimes.
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Rep. Jennifer McClellan and Tennessee lawmaker Justin Pearson join forces to mobilize young voters in Virginia ahead of the 2024 elections, focusing on key issues like affordable housing and gun violence prevention.
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U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester aims to become the fourth Black woman in the Senate, building on her legacy as Delaware’s first Black and female representative.
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Joseph Dixon nominated as Baltimore County’s first Black fire chief, bringing 30+ years of experience to lead the department into a new era of service and diversity.
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Maryland’s first Black Attorney General Anthony Brown leads a wave of diverse political representation, potentially making the state a national leader in Black political power.
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Kalamazoo honors its first Black judge, Charles A. Pratt, with the dedication of a new Justice Center, celebrating his lifelong commitment to equal justice and the city’s rich Black history.
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Ipswich bids farewell to Dr. Albert Grant OBE, the town’s first black mayor and lifelong champion for equality. Hundreds gather to honor his legacy of community service and integration.
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Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears announces her bid for governor, aiming to become the state’s first female and the nation’s first Black woman governor in 2025.
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Dr. Shirley Weber makes history as California’s first Black female Secretary of State, inspiring women and minorities in politics with her journey from sharecroppers’ daughter to political leader.
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