Category: Politics
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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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Helen Ogbu has made history as the first African woman elected to Galway City Council, while Independent Ireland emerged as a new political force in the local elections. Discover Ogbu’s inspiring journey and the rise of diversity in…
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Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka has declared his intention to run for governor of New Jersey, aiming to become the state’s first Black governor and the first Newark mayor to hold the state’s highest office.
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Carol Moseley Braun, the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Senate, has taken on a new role as chair of the United States African Development Foundation, championing diversity and overcoming biases in leadership roles while energizing Black…
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Honore Kamegni has made history by becoming Cork’s first black city councillor, paving the way for increased inclusivity and diversity in local governance and addressing critical issues affecting the community.
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Explore the inspiring story of Bernice Mathews, Reno’s first Black City Council member and a steadfast advocate for women’s rights and education. Discover her remarkable journey, accomplishments, and enduring legacy.
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Lily Baran and Tara Webster are poised to become Reno’s first Black City Council members since 1991, breaking barriers and championing diversity, representation, and inclusivity in local government.
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Springfield’s first Black lawyer, Sully Jaymes, is being honored with an Ohio Historical Marker and community celebration, recognizing his trailblazing legal career, tireless advocacy for equal rights, and profound impact on the city during a time of profound…
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Discover how Vaughan Gething made history as the first Black leader of the Welsh Labour Party, breaking barriers and representing a shift towards diversity and inclusivity in UK politics.
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Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a pioneering Democrat and the first Black female mayoral candidate of Houston, faces a personal health challenge as she seeks her 16th term in Congress. Despite her diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, Jackson…
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