Tag: first Black woman elected
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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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The historic victory of Summer Lee, Pennsylvania’s first Black Congresswoman. Learn about her journey from grassroots activism to congressional leadership and her commitment to progressive values.
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- Kgothatso Montjane Triumphs at Wimbledon as South Africa’s First Wheelchair Tennis Champion in Doubles
- Kehinde Andrews Leads Europe’s First Black Studies Program, Challenging Narratives on Meghan Markle and British Race Relations
