Laphonza Butler Becomes First Black Woman to Lead Influential Political Organization EMILY'S List
Butler speaks to ESSENCE about becoming president of the 36-year-old organization.
Shontel Brown Wins Democratic Primary in Ohio Special Election for Congress
Brown will face Black GOP businesswoman Laverne Gore in November’s general election
Virginia Closer to Electing its First Woman of Color Lieutenant Governor
After winning the Democratic nomination, Hala Ayala would be Virginia's first woman of color to serve in the position if elected in the November general election.
