black women in politics

White jurist apologizes to Michigan’s first Black Supreme Court justice for his hiring comments

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House Democrats Call For The Replacement Of Chief Justice Roger B. Taney Bust

Congresswoman Karen Bass reportedly running for Los Angeles mayor

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How Black women became major city mayors in recent years

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Black women persevere to lead in Vermont despite harassment

After three Black women recently stepped down from leadership roles in Vermont, Mia Schultz says she has no choice but to fight on.
/ March 6, 2021

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris reportedly choosing Tina Flournoy as her chief of staff

VP-elect Kamala Harris reportedly choosing Tina Flournoy as her chief of staff. Flournoy serves as chief of staff to former President Clinton.
/ December 1, 2020

DC360 with Tiffany Cross | Congressman Elijah Cummings introduces “The Parren Mitchell Minority Business Education and Empowerment Act”

  Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings is introducing “The Parren Mitchell Minority Business Education and Empowerment Act” to create the next generation of Black entrepreneurs; Ohio Congressman Marcia Fudge has in…
/ May 30, 2019
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Barack Obama on empowering women in politics: ‘Men have been getting on my nerves lately’

Former President Barack Obama is tired of watching men make a mess of things and wants more women to get involved in politics.
/ July 19, 2018
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EXCLUSIVE: Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams explains how tough it was to reveal $200,000 debt

An honest conversation about race, politics, and debt.
/ May 1, 2018
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Stacey Abrams Seeks to Break Glass Ceiling as America’s First Black Woman Governor

Rep. Stacey Abrams says she has what it takes to usher in a new era in Georgia politics. Abrams, 43, […]
/ June 12, 2017