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Sen. Laphonza Butler Speaks On The Historic Moment She Became A U.S. Senator
Senator Laphonza opened-up about the moment she became the third Black woman to ever serve in the U.S. Senate at an Emily’s List conference.
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Kamala Harris Swears In, Laphonza Butler, 3rd Black Woman To Serve In The U.S. Senate
In a historic moment, VP Kamala Harris swore in Senator Laphonza Butler on Tuesday. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Surprising Celebrities We’d Totally Invite to the 4th of July Summer Cookout
Melissa McCarthy, Tom Holland and Brie Larson are just some of the interesting names we’d give an invitation to.
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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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Representative Barbara Lee Announces Her Senate Run [UPDATED]
Representative Barbara Lee plans to launch her Campaign for California Senator Diane Feinstein’s seat to become the only Black woman currently in the Senate.