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Rep. Cori Bush: From Ferguson to the Halls of Congress
In Part 1 of our series on the next generation of Black Congresswomen, Representative Cori Bush lays out her vision for leadership.
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Are Hair Relaxers Safe? Ayanna Pressley and Shontel Brown Grill The FDA For Answers
In an Exclusive to The Root, Representatives Pressley and Brown are asking the FDA to look into the safety of chemical hair straighteners
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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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Representatives Ayanna Pressley and Barbara Lee Fight To Ensure Abortion Access
Rep. Pressley: "It's long been time for us to repeal Hyde because it's racist and discriminatory and denies access to... abortion care for our most vulnerable."
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Reps. Ocasio-Cortez, Omar, Pressley Among 17 Democrats Arrested In Abortion Protest
Reps. Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Cori Bush, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez were among those fined and detained
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Russia Permanently Bans Nearly 1,000 Americans From Entering But Donald Trump Is Still Welcome
The list of forbidden Americans, including Morgan Freeman and Ayanna Pressley, comes right after President Biden provided aid to Ukraine.
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Congressional Black Caucus Urges Biden to Take Action on Loan Forgiveness
The CBC is urging President Biden to come to the table to find a solution to help decrease the racial wealth gap caused by student loans