Category: Politics
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Michelle Mosby is on track to become Richmond’s first Black female mayor. With a strong focus on women’s health and community growth, her leadership could transform the city.
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Tiffany A. Henyard has made history in Illinois. She’s the first Black woman to simultaneously hold the positions of Dolton Mayor and Thornton Township Supervisor. Groundbreaking Leadership Marred by Controversy Henyard’s tenure has been marked by significant achievements…
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Lt. Jess Stennett becomes the first Black officer to lead Idaho’s Top Gun Narcotics Investigation Course, bringing diversity and expertise to combat evolving drug crimes.
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Explore how Jesse Jackson, a civil rights leader, became the first Black candidate to seriously run for the Democratic presidential nomination in the 1980s.
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LaMonica McIver makes history as the first Black woman elected to represent New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District, winning a special election with 81% of the vote.
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Boston’s first Black and female mayor, Kim Janey, reflects on the city’s busing era and advocates for new approaches to school desegregation 50 years after its implementation.
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Diane Abbott, the UK’s first Black woman MP, speaks out about facing racist threats and feeling unsupported by Labour leader Keir Starmer in a revealing BBC Newsnight interview.
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Explore Frank Scott Jr.’s journey as Little Rock’s first elected Black mayor, his “Rebuild the Rock” initiative, and his vision for the city’s growth and community development.
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Explore Kristen Clarke’s historic role as the first Black woman to lead the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and her efforts to protect voting rights, combat discrimination, and fight hate crimes.
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Rep. Jennifer McClellan and Tennessee lawmaker Justin Pearson join forces to mobilize young voters in Virginia ahead of the 2024 elections, focusing on key issues like affordable housing and gun violence prevention.
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