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Articles by: Black women politics

Are Today’s Politics Reminiscent Of Yesterday’s?
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Are Today’s Politics Reminiscent Of Yesterday’s?

Black women have been at the forefront of politics and activism for centuries.
By Jamilah Lemieux · Feb 4, 2020
News · Politics

Jamaica’s Ann-Marie Vaz On Her Historic Political Win

Vaz plans to move forward with her policies on job creation, improving infrastructure, and elevating tourism.
By Erica Ayisi · Apr 11, 2019
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Ann-Marie Vaz is Poised To Make History in East Portland, Jamaica

Ann-Marie Vaz has faced sexism and misogyny in her run to become the first female Member of Parliament in the history of East Portland, Jamaica.
By Erica Ayisi · Apr 4, 2019
Midterm Elections 2018

2018 Mid-Term Elections Yield Triumphs, Disappointments for Black Candidates

Across the country, African Americans were among the millions of U.S. voters who braved everything from long lines, to rainy weather in some states, in order to cast ballots in […]
By Donna M. Owens · Nov 7, 2018
Midterm Elections 2018

Cat Brooks, Independent Candidate for Mayor of Oakland, CA

Name: Cat Brooks State: California Bio: An organizer, activist, and actor, Cat Brooks serves as the Executive Director of the Justice Teams Network, a network of grassroots activists providing rapid response […]
By ESSENCE Staff · Oct 24, 2018
Midterm Elections 2018

Pamela Price, Independent Candidate Running for Mayor of Oakland, CA

Name: Pamela Price State: California Bio: Pamela Price opened her own civil litigation firm in 1991, and has been a tireless advocate against sex- and race-based discrimination. Price successfully sued the California […]
By ESSENCE Staff · Oct 24, 2018
Shirley J. McKellar, Democratic Candidate For Texas’s 1st Congressional District
Midterm Elections 2018

Shirley J. McKellar, Democratic Candidate For Texas’s 1st Congressional District

Candidate name: Shirley J. McKellar State: Texas Bio: Shirley J. McKellar became involved in politics when she was 18 years old. She ran unsuccessfully to represent Texas’s 1st Congressional District in […]
By ESSENCE Staff · Oct 24, 2018
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