Tag: public servant
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Remembering Karen A. Yarbrough, the first Black woman to serve as Cook County Clerk, whose legacy as a trailblazer and public servant continues to inspire generations in Chicago and beyond.
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Quentin “Q” Williams, the trailblazing first Black representative elected to Connecticut’s 100th House District. Explore his legacy as a dedicated public servant, education champion, and community advocate, whose impact continues to inspire future generations.
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