Category: Politics
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Explore how Cedric Glover rose from Shreveport’s youngest council member to its first Black mayor, reshaping Southern politics and breaking barriers.
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Jacqueline Bailey-Davis, Norristown’s first Black female police chief, placed on administrative leave after leading the department for 11 months. What’s next for the department?
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Shayla Favor makes history as the first Black woman elected Franklin County prosecutor, bringing a vision of justice, accountability, and community healing.
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Discover how Maj. Gen. Marcia Anderson, the first Black woman to become a U.S. Army major general, serves as the USS Beloit sponsor, honoring Wisconsin’s legacy.
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Learn how Alabama’s first Black congresswoman, Terri Sewell, honors civil rights heroes through historic Congressional actions.
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Shelia Hall makes history as Chilton County’s first Black female Democrat commissioner, bringing healthcare expertise and a commitment to community service to local government.
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Ashlei Spivey becomes the first Black woman elected to the Nebraska Legislature since 2017, aiming to bring policy changes and community investment to District 13.
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Ebony Wright, the first Black woman elected to Suffolk City Council, champions public safety, education, and growth.
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Ayanna Williams, a William & Mary student, becomes the first Black woman and undergraduate elected to Williamsburg City Council, focusing on education, housing, and environmental innovation.
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Pickett becomes Mullins’ first Black female mayor, promising a future of inclusive leadership and dedicated community service. Learn more about her vision for Mullins.
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