african-american women in politics
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More Black Folks You Must Know From The Biden-Harris Administration
Vice President Kamala Harris is obviously a household name, but here are the other Black Biden administration folks, past and present, you should watch.
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EXCLUSIVE: Michelle Obama, Gayle King Discuss Doubts Black Women Face
On the latest episode of her podcast, The Light, the former First Lady and journalist reveal how they conquer obstacles that Black women regularly face.
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3 Lessons Lori Lightfoot Chicago Could Impart on Mayor Brandon Johnson
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson just had their first official meeting. What insight should she share?
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Rep. Summer Lee:”I Don’t Come Into Politics With a Mask On”
The Root sat down with Summer Lee for the final part of our women’s history month series on the new generation of Black women in Congress.
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‘My Very Existence Is Disruptive’: Rep. Ayanna Pressley on Breaking the Mold in Congress
The Root sat down with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley for the second part of our three-part series on the next generation of Black women in Congress.
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Can Barbara Lee Win A Tough Senate Race? Here’s Why She Thinks It’s Possible
Representative Barbara Lee sat down with The Root to discuss her Senate run, and why the Senate needs Black women
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Petition to Remove NoLa Mayor May Include Thousands of Deceased Signatures
LaToya Cantrell is facing a recall election as a result of the rise in crime.
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3 Reasons Why Lori Lightfoot Lost Her Bid For Re-election
An epic loss! Lightfoot is the first sitting mayor in Chicago since 1989 to lose a chance at a second term.
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Michelle Obama’s “The Light We Carry” Is Inspiring New Black Art
Crown Publishing tasked three Black artists with creating original work inspired by Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s latest book. Here’s what happened next.