Tag: Historic Win
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LaMonica McIver makes history as the first Black woman elected to represent New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District, winning a special election with 81% of the vote.
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Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay makes history as the first Black African to win a Tour de France stage, triumphing in a thrilling sprint finish in Turin.
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How Jennifer McClellan made history as the first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress. From her decisive special election win to her decades of Richmond leadership and advocacy for voting rights, McClellan’s journey embodies resilience and progress.
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Read about Victoria Monét’s historic Grammys win as the first female R&B artist to win Best New Artist since Alicia Keys in 2002. Explore her emotional acceptance speech and unprecedented success with awards for Best R&B Album and…
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The historic Emmy win of Quinta Brunson, the first Black actress in over 40 years to receive Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series since Isabel Sanford. Learn about the impact of Brunson’s trailblazing victory on representation in…
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Former White House staffer Gabe Amo makes history as the first Black person to represent Rhode Island in Congress, securing a decisive win in the state’s heavily Democratic First Congressional District.
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