Don Scott Makes History as the First Black House Speaker in Virginia
He’s a history maker with resilience! In a historic moment for the Virginia House of Delegates, Democrat Don Scott has been unanimously elected as the first Black speaker. The landmark decision, reported by NPR, took place on Wednesday, with Del. Scott receiving cheers and a standing ovation as he took the oath of office. Scott’s […]
Brandy James and Darlene Hammond Make History as First Black Council Members Ever in Maryland Town
In a historic milestone for Federalsburg, Maryland, the town saw the swearing-in of its first-ever Black lawmakers on October 2, a major moment in the town’s 200-year history. In September, Brandy James and Darlene Hammond were elected to represent District 1 on the town council. District 1 is the town’s first majority-Black district, CNN reports. […]
Laphonza Butler Makes History as Third Black Woman Ever to Serve in U.S. Senate
Laphonza Butler has officially been sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris after her history-making appointment to the U.S. Senate. Vice President Kamala Harris, the second Black woman to ever serve as a U.S. Senator, officiated the swearing in of Laphonza Butler on October 3. Butler is now making history as the third Black woman […]
Amanda Gorman Opens Up About New Children’s Book ‘Something, Someday’ Being Inspired by ‘Hope’
Amanda Gorman wants to inspire the next generation one book at a time. Ahead of the release of her new children’s book, “Something Someday,” Gorman stopped by “Today” to share some details about the new title. The 25-year-old poet and activist said the book seeks to give people hope and show “how even the smallest […]
VP Kamala Harris Set to Lead Nation’s First Federal Gun Violence Prevention Office
The United States continues to deal with the issue of gun violence — from mass school shootings to neighborhood violence primarily impacting Black and brown communities. In 2020, gun homicides hit a historic high, reigniting the fight for federally funded violence prevention efforts, The Guardian reports. Many Black violence-prevention organizers used the moment to bolster […]
Rep. James E. Clyburn Writing Book on History of Eight Black SC Congressman from 19th Century
U.S. Rep. James E. Clyburn was first elected to Congress in 1992, making history as the first Black person to represent South Carolina in the House of Representatives since George Washington Murray in the 1890s, reports ABC News. And while Clyburn has had his own tenured success as a Democratic leader in Congress, his goal […]
Lisa Cook Confirmed for 14-Year Term on Federal Reserve Board of Governors
Michigan State University economist Lisa Cook has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve a 14-year term on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Back in 2022, Cook became the first Black woman to serve on the on board in its 108-year history. Her additional term on the board was confirmed by a 52-47 vote […]