Teresa Thomas-Smith made history as the first Black woman elected mayor of Palmetto, Georgia. Read about her journey from city council to this historic milestone.
Virginia Democrats have nominated Del. Don Scott as the first Black Speaker of the House of Delegates, a historic milestone for representation in the state’s 400-year legislative history.
Former White House staffer Gabe Amo makes history as the first Black person to represent Rhode Island in Congress, securing a decisive win in the state’s heavily Democratic First Congressional District.
Winsome Sears (née Earle; born March 11, 1964) is an American politician serving as the 42nd lieutenant governor of Virginia. A member of the Republican Party, Sears served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2002 to 2004. She also served on the Virginia Board of…
Kamala Devi Harris[a] (/ˈkɑːmələ ˈdeɪvi/ⓘKAH-mə-lə DAY-vee;[2][3] born October 20, 1964) is an American politician and attorney who is the 49th and incumbent vice president of the United States under President Joe Biden. She is the first female vice president and the highest-ranking female official in…