african-american women in politics
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Alabama Man Charged With Threatening Georgia Officials In Trump Election Fraud Case
Arthur Ray Hanson II was indicted by a federal grand jury in Atlanta.
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There’s 1 Black Woman In The Senate, But These Candidates Want to Make Sure There Are More
“Everybody is talking about, there are no Black women in the Senate, now there’s one, but there needs to be 2,3,4,5 more,” says Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester.
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The Best Star-Studded Moments From Congressional Black Caucus’ 2023 Phoenix Awards
From Kamala Harris to Ayanna Pressley and Ilhan Omar, the event was one for the books.
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History-Making New Jersey Lt. Governor, Sheila Oliver, Dies at 71
Oliver made history as the first Black woman to serve as speaker of the New Jersey state assembly. She was also the first Black woman to be elected statewide.
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Trump Supporters Can’t Stop Fani Willis And They Can’t Stand It
As Fulton County District Attorney turns up the heat on their leader, Trump trolls want her to worry for her safety.
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Exclusive: Former President Obama Welcomes a New Class of Leaders
The Root exclusively sat down with the first class of Obama Foundation’s new Leaders USA program.
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Fulton County DA Fani Willis Is “Ready to Go” on Georgia Trump Case
One of America’s most visible Black prosecutors is on the cusp of a courtroom collision with the ex-prez
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Here’s How Black Women Could Break Records In The Senate Next Year.
Black women are serious contenders for the Senate in California, Delaware, Michigan, and Maryland.