Category: Politics
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Remembering Yvonne Johnson, Greensboro’s first Black mayor who dedicated her life to public service, civil rights, and community empowerment.
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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah makes history as Namibia’s first female president, winning 57% of the vote and continuing the Swapo party’s long-standing leadership.
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Damian Williams, the first Black U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, reflects on his legacy as he prepares to step down in December 2024. He led major cases and created a Civil Rights Unit during…
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Austin Davis, Pennsylvania’s first Black Lt. Governor, has been elected as the chair of the Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association. He is focused on rebuilding the Democratic Party and advocating for working families.
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President-elect Trump nominates Scott Turner as first Black HUD Secretary, bringing NFL veteran and community leader to critical urban development role.
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Natalie Pinkney makes history as Salt Lake County’s first Black elected official. She plans to tackle housing and homelessness while fostering inclusivity and civic engagement.
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Explore how Cedric Glover rose from Shreveport’s youngest council member to its first Black mayor, reshaping Southern politics and breaking barriers.
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Jacqueline Bailey-Davis, Norristown’s first Black female police chief, placed on administrative leave after leading the department for 11 months. What’s next for the department?
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Shayla Favor makes history as the first Black woman elected Franklin County prosecutor, bringing a vision of justice, accountability, and community healing.
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Discover how Maj. Gen. Marcia Anderson, the first Black woman to become a U.S. Army major general, serves as the USS Beloit sponsor, honoring Wisconsin’s legacy.
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