Tag: Black women in politics
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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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Carol Moseley Braun, the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Senate, has taken on a new role as chair of the United States African Development Foundation, championing diversity and overcoming biases in leadership roles while energizing Black…
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Lily Baran and Tara Webster are poised to become Reno’s first Black City Council members since 1991, breaking barriers and championing diversity, representation, and inclusivity in local government.
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