It was Georgia’s changing electorate that put Democrats in office.
Sharon Austin
Record number of women to serve in the 117th Congress, including at least 51 women of color
Black women set a new record in 2020 with 117 entering primaries for the House and 13 for the U.S. Senate, according to the Center for American Women and Politics.
Before Kamala Harris, many Black women aimed for the White House
With Joe Biden’s projected presidential win over Donald Trump, Sen. Kamala Harris breaks three centuries-old barriers to become the nation’s first female vice president.
Before Kamala Harris, Shirley Chisholm and other Black women aimed for the White House
Sen. Kamala Harris is one of many Black American women who have aimed for the highest office in the land despite great odds
America’s Black female mayors face dual crises of COVID-19 and protests–but these women are used to uphill battles
Seven of the nation’s largest cities now have Black female mayors.
