Category: Politics
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The race for the Jackson County Prosecutor’s office is making history, with both the Republican and Democratic candidates being Black women. Melesa Johnson and Tracey Chappell aim to tackle violent crime, rebuild trust, and address property crimes if…
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Zhan Beleniuk, Ukraine’s first Black MP and Olympic gold medalist, aims for more success in Paris while balancing athletic and political duties amid war.
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Bobby Joe Champion could become Minnesota’s first Black lieutenant governor as Peggy Flanagan makes history as the nation’s first Native American governor. Learn about this potential shift in Minnesota’s leadership.
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Patrick Braxton becomes Newbern’s first Black mayor after a 3-year legal battle, marking a victory for voting rights and fair representation in small-town America.
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Deborah Archer becomes the first Black woman president of the ACLU, set to lead the organization’s fight for racial equality and civil rights in America.
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Lilian Seenoi Barr, Derry Mayor, diversity in Irish politics, Clare visit, Scariff Harbour Festival, civic reception, inclusion, Northern Ireland politics
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Earl Nelson set to become Middletown’s first Black police chief, bringing 19 years of experience and a commitment to community-focused policing to this historic role.
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Mandisa Maya makes history as South Africa’s first female Chief Justice, breaking a 114-year tradition and marking a new era for the country’s judiciary.
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Discover how Donald Harris, father of Kamala Harris, made history in 1972 as Stanford University’s first Black tenured economics professor and his lasting impact on the field.
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Joyce Watkins, the first Black woman exonerated in Tennessee, speaks out to raise awareness about wrongful convictions and the vital work of the Tennessee Innocence Project.
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