Category: Politics
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Judge Henry Green Jr. retires from Kansas Court of Appeals after 32 years, marking a historic career as the longest-serving judge and a pioneering Black attorney in Leavenworth.
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Historic election of Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as Ghana’s first female Vice President, breaking barriers in African politics and championing education reform.
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St. Louis County honors Wesley Bell with a special day for his groundbreaking work as the county’s first Black prosecutor and his dedication to criminal justice reform.
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Explore Senator Steven Bradford’s groundbreaking political journey from Gardena’s first Black Councilmember to a champion of equity and social justice in California.
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Remembering Yvonne Johnson, Greensboro’s first Black mayor who dedicated her life to public service, civil rights, and community empowerment.
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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah makes history as Namibia’s first female president, winning 57% of the vote and continuing the Swapo party’s long-standing leadership.
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Damian Williams, the first Black U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, reflects on his legacy as he prepares to step down in December 2024. He led major cases and created a Civil Rights Unit during…
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Austin Davis, Pennsylvania’s first Black Lt. Governor, has been elected as the chair of the Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association. He is focused on rebuilding the Democratic Party and advocating for working families.
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President-elect Trump nominates Scott Turner as first Black HUD Secretary, bringing NFL veteran and community leader to critical urban development role.
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Natalie Pinkney makes history as Salt Lake County’s first Black elected official. She plans to tackle housing and homelessness while fostering inclusivity and civic engagement.
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