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Tag: black women in politics

Francia Márquez Makes History As Colombia’s First Black Vice President
News · Politics

Francia Márquez Makes History As Colombia’s First Black Vice President

By Safire R. Sostre · Jun 21, 2022
Detroit's Youngest City Council President Empowers Black Women To “Lead From Where They Are”
News · Politics

Detroit's Youngest City Council President Empowers Black Women To “Lead From Where They Are”

By Melissa Noel · Apr 8, 2022
New Report: Black Women Underrepresented In Elected Office Despite Civic Engagement
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New Report: Black Women Underrepresented In Elected Office Despite Civic Engagement

By Donna M. Owens · Oct 26, 2021
Meet Joanne Anderson. The First Black Woman Elected Mayor of a Major British City.
Politics

Meet Joanne Anderson. The First Black Woman Elected Mayor of a Major British City.

By Kevin L. Clark · May 11, 2021
'Support Black Women Leaders' Is Key Message In National Ad—And We Agree
News · Politics

'Support Black Women Leaders' Is Key Message In National Ad—And We Agree

By Donna M. Owens · Mar 8, 2021
4 Things To Know About U.S. Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett
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4 Things To Know About U.S. Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett

By Shelby Denise Smith · Feb 12, 2021
Nina Turner Announces She Will Run For Congress In Ohio
News · Politics

Nina Turner Announces She Will Run For Congress In Ohio

By Essence · Dec 15, 2020
Congresswoman-Elect Cori Bush: Black Women Aren’t Running To Be ‘The ‘First,’ But So That We’re Not The Last
Op-Ed · Politics

Congresswoman-Elect Cori Bush: Black Women Aren’t Running To Be ‘The ‘First,’ But So That We’re Not The Last

By Congresswoman-Elect Cori Bush · Nov 19, 2020
All Rise: A Record Number of Black Women Judges Have Been Appointed in Colorado
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All Rise: A Record Number of Black Women Judges Have Been Appointed in Colorado

By Chandra Thomas Whitfield · Sep 14, 2020
Erika Stotts Pearson Takes On Tennessee’s 8th Congressional District Once Again
In Her We Trust · News · Politics

Erika Stotts Pearson Takes On Tennessee’s 8th Congressional District Once Again

By Breanna Edwards · Jul 24, 2020
Robin Kimbrough Hayes Is Tired Of Sitting On The Sidelines
In Her We Trust · Politics

Robin Kimbrough Hayes Is Tired Of Sitting On The Sidelines

By Breanna Edwards · Jul 10, 2020
Virginia Democrat Jennifer Carroll Foy Is Running For Governor
News · Politics

Virginia Democrat Jennifer Carroll Foy Is Running For Governor

By Breanna Edwards · May 27, 2020
Bettye Kearse’s ‘The Other Madisons’ Connects Her Family To A Former U.S. President
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Bettye Kearse’s ‘The Other Madisons’ Connects Her Family To A Former U.S. President

By Joi-Marie McKenzie · Apr 22, 2020
The Black Women Behind The 2020 Presidential Campaigns
News

The Black Women Behind The 2020 Presidential Campaigns

By Donna M. Owens · Apr 8, 2020
Joe Biden Says That He Will Make Sure A Black Woman Is On The Supreme Court
News · Politics

Joe Biden Says That He Will Make Sure A Black Woman Is On The Supreme Court

By Breanna Edwards · Feb 26, 2020
Black Women Speak Out On 2020 Presidential Election: Candidates Will Have To Work For Our Votes

Black Women Speak Out On 2020 Presidential Election: Candidates Will Have To Work For Our Votes

By Kirsten West Savali · Nov 26, 2019
Here’s How Journalist April Ryan Built A Thriving 30-Year Career
Money & Career

Here’s How Journalist April Ryan Built A Thriving 30-Year Career

By Brittney Oliver · Nov 18, 2019
Opinion: Instead Of Begging Beto To Run For Senate, Support The Women Running
Op-Ed · Politics

Opinion: Instead Of Begging Beto To Run For Senate, Support The Women Running

By Michael Arceneaux · Aug 7, 2019
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