Category: Politics
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U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester aims to become the fourth Black woman in the Senate, building on her legacy as Delaware’s first Black and female representative.
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Joseph Dixon nominated as Baltimore County’s first Black fire chief, bringing 30+ years of experience to lead the department into a new era of service and diversity.
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Maryland’s first Black Attorney General Anthony Brown leads a wave of diverse political representation, potentially making the state a national leader in Black political power.
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Kalamazoo honors its first Black judge, Charles A. Pratt, with the dedication of a new Justice Center, celebrating his lifelong commitment to equal justice and the city’s rich Black history.
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Ipswich bids farewell to Dr. Albert Grant OBE, the town’s first black mayor and lifelong champion for equality. Hundreds gather to honor his legacy of community service and integration.
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Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears announces her bid for governor, aiming to become the state’s first female and the nation’s first Black woman governor in 2025.
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Dr. Shirley Weber makes history as California’s first Black female Secretary of State, inspiring women and minorities in politics with her journey from sharecroppers’ daughter to political leader.
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Stacy Clarke, Toronto’s first Black female police superintendent, faces demotion after helping Black officers cheat on promotions, sparking debate on diversity and integrity in law enforcement.
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Maram Makura, born in Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe, makes history as Rushmoor’s first black African female mayor, pledging to champion diversity and inclusion in UK local politics.
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Lyman Dawkins III makes history as Gaffney’s first Black mayor after winning the runoff election. The school principal and county council member aims to focus on city growth and development.
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