Category: Politics
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Carl E. Heastie, first African-American Speaker of the New York State Assembly, has led bold legislative victories since 2015, championing workers’ rights, education, and criminal justice reform.
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Explore Tim Scott’s journey from the first Black GOP Senator since Reconstruction to potential VP pick and creator of ‘Opportunity Zones’. Learn about his rising influence in Republican politics.
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Precious Brady-Davis makes history as the first Black transgender woman to hold public office in Cook County, Illinois, breaking barriers and inspiring future generations.
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Discover the inspiring story of Merv Aubespin, Courier Journal’s first Black journalist who broke barriers and shaped civil rights in Louisville.
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Col. Eldridge Singleton makes history as WHINSEC’s first Black commandant, bringing extensive military and diplomatic experience to strengthen global security partnerships.
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Governor Jeff Landry appoints Christopher Hebert as Louisiana’s first Black Gaming Control Board Chairman, bringing expertise in gaming law and regulation to this crucial economic role.
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Carol Moseley Braun, the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Senate, announces her memoir “Trailblazer: Perseverance in Life and Politics,” set for release in January 2025.
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Discover how Blunt Rochester made history by becoming the first woman and first Black person to represent Delaware in the U.S. House of Representatives, paving the way for inclusive representation and inspiring future generations.
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Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has made history as the first Black woman elected as DeKalb County’s Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant milestone in representation and shattering glass ceilings for Black women in leadership roles.
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The University of Oklahoma honors Ada Sipuel Fisher, the first Black woman to integrate a Southern law school, with an endowed chair in civil rights, race, and justice in law, celebrating her pioneering legacy.
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