Category: Politics
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George Anderson’s historic election as B.C.’s first Black MLA in over 30 years marks a significant milestone for inclusivity in the province’s government. The Nanaimo-Lantzville representative pledges to advocate for diversity and representation, while collaborating across the aisle…
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April Baskin has made history as Buffalo’s first woman of color to serve in New York’s 63rd District Senate. Learn more about her campaign and what she promises for the future of Western New York.
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London Breed, San Francisco’s first Black female mayor, concedes the mayoral race to Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie, ending her historic run in the city’s top political office.
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Melesa Johnson makes history as the first Black woman elected as Jackson County Prosecutor, pledging to tackle the root causes of crime and drive change for safer communities.
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Gonzales, Louisiana prepares for historic runoff election between Timothy Riley and Kemlyn Bailey Lomas, guaranteeing the city’s first Black mayor
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Alyia Gaskins makes history as Alexandria’s first Black woman mayor, focusing on safety, accessibility, and affordability to unite the city.
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Pamela Goodwine breaks barriers as Kentucky’s first Black woman Supreme Court Justice. Learn about her inspiring journey of resilience and dedication to justice.
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Nick Brown is Washington’s first Black attorney general, pledging to defend civil rights, protect women’s healthcare, and ensure environmental justice.
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Shomari Figures, a former Obama White House staffer, has been elected as the first Black representative for Alabama’s newly drawn 2nd Congressional District, making history in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Byron Roberson becomes Johnson County’s first Black sheriff, ending a 96-year Democratic drought. His leadership promises change, collaboration, and a new direction for the sheriff’s office.
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