Tag: first Black speaker
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Witness history in the making as Don L. Scott prepares to become the first Black Speaker in Virginia’s House of Delegates after Democrats reclaimed the majority in 2022. Delve into his inspiring journey, from overcoming adversity post-incarceration to…
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Virginia Democrats have nominated Del. Don Scott as the first Black Speaker of the House of Delegates, a historic milestone for representation in the state’s 400-year legislative history.
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