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Stop Calling Black Women “Long-Shot Candidates” | Refinery29

October 23, 2019November 6, 2019African American Politics, African American Vote ...

It’s no secret that in 2018, women made history. A record-breaking 125 women were elected to the U.S. House and Senate, and many women who were previously considered “long-shot candidates” blew past the competition and became “firsts” in their own right. At the heart of post-election analysis, a critical narrative emerged about who should run […]

Natalie And Derrica Wilson Are Dedicated To Finding America’s ‘Black And Missing’ | HuffPost

April 10, 2019May 4, 2020African American Activist, African American Commuities ...

“If not us, who will do it?” asked Natalie Wilson.

These Black Women Make Sure Their Communities Are Seen | HuffPost

April 10, 2019May 5, 2020African American Activist, African American Commuities ...

Meet 11 black women who are encouraging others to see the beauty in themselves.

What Shirley Chisholm’s Legacy Means to These 7 Congresswomen | Elle

April 8, 2019April 8, 2019African American History, African American Politics ...

Madison Feller, Elle African American educator and U.S. congresswoman Shirley Chisholm stands at a podium and gives the victory sign, circa 1968. (Photo by Pictorial Parade/Getty Images). Featured Image [dropcap]Shirley[/dropcap] Chisholm is a veritable icon. About 50 years ago, she became the first black woman to ever be elected to the U.S. Congress, and from […]

Lauren Underwood sworn in as youngest ever black woman in Congress; Illinois’ freshmen Democrats vote Pelosi for speaker | Chicago Tribune

January 10, 2019African American Politics, African American Vote ...

Patrick M. O’Connell, Chicago Tribune Photo By: R. Dione Foto (www.rdionefoto.com). Featured Image [dropcap]Three[/dropcap] new Illinois Democrats were sworn into Congress on Thursday, capping a blue wave that helped the party win the U.S. House and taking their seats amid ongoing partisan wars over President Donald Trump, his policies and a federal government shutdown that […]

Why one nurse is running for Congress | Politico, Pulse Check

October 15, 2018African American Vote, Black Vote ...

The midterm elections are about health care — especially for one former HHS staffer mounting a challenge for Congress.

The Districts Are Mostly White. The Candidates Are Not. | The New York Times

July 20, 2018African American News, African American Politics ...

A decade after the election of America’s first black president, Ms. Underwood and several other African-American, Hispanic and minority candidates for Congress are facing a major test this fall: whether they can win in districts where white voters make up the majority of the electorate.