Tag: Illinois politics
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Precious Brady-Davis could become America’s first Black transgender member of Congress after building a groundbreaking career in LGBTQ advocacy, environmental justice, and public service in Illinois.
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Matteson Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin has become the first Black woman to lead the Illinois Municipal League in its 112-year history. She plans to focus on collaboration, policy advocacy, and inspiring future leaders.
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Carol Moseley Braun, the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Senate, announces her memoir “Trailblazer: Perseverance in Life and Politics,” set for release in January 2025.
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