Category: Politics
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Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman in Congress, was honored in Utah after her death from brain cancer. Her legacy lives on.
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Senator Cory Booker sets a historic record with a 25-hour speech, defending civil rights, immigrants, and vulnerable Americans while calling for urgent action in the U.S. Senate.
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Kenneth W. Jenkins makes history as Westchester County’s first African American county executive, promising unity and collaborative leadership for the diverse community of nearly one million residents.
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President Jeffrey R. Holland met Jean Augustine, Canada’s first Black woman MP, to discuss youth empowerment and announce continued support for her girls’ center.
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Michael Hepburn is running for Miami mayor, aiming to make history as the city’s first Black mayor. He promises political reform, affordable housing, and transparency.
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Barbara Jordan, the first Black woman in the Texas Senate and first Black Texan in Congress, reshaped American politics with her powerful voice and civil rights leadership.
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Ron Washington is Covington’s first Black mayor, leading the city with a vision for equity, growth, and community-driven progress.
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Arielle Kayabaga, the first Black woman to represent London West in Parliament, is strengthening democracy and advocating for affordable housing and immigrant rights.
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Jabulile Msiya, uMzimkhulu’s first black female mayor, is transforming the municipality through infrastructure upgrades, economic opportunities, and clean governance.
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Discover how Richard Arrington Jr. became Birmingham’s first Black mayor, leading for 20 years and transforming the city through policy reforms and economic growth.
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