Category: Politics
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The historic victory of Reggie Burgess, the first Black mayor of North Charleston, South Carolina. Explore his deep local roots, bipartisan support, and commitment to addressing public safety, economic mobility, and housing affordability.
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Kyra Harris Bolden makes history as the first Black woman appointed to serve on Michigan’s Supreme Court after overcoming racial injustice in her family’s own story.
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At only 28 years old, Shequeena McKenzie made history as the first Black female judge appointed in McComb, Mississippi. Learn about her inspirational path breaking barriers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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Barack Hussein Obama II (/bəˈrɑːk huːˈseɪn oʊˈbɑːmə/ ⓘ bə-RAHK hoo-SAYN oh-BAH-mə;[1] born August 4, 1961) is an American politician who served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the first African-American president of the United States.…
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