Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith, becoming Mississippi's first Black U.S. senator in more than 150 years.
Shirley Emehelu makes history as New Jersey's first immigrant lieutenant governor, joining the state's first all-woman executive leadership team.
Democrat David Crowley has defeated Republican Tom Tiffany to become Wisconsin’s first Black governor, making history in the state’s 178-year history.
Keisha Lance Bottoms defeats Rick Jackson to become Georgia’s first woman governor and the first Black woman elected governor in U.S. history.
Dr. Anita Allen has made history as the first Black woman to lead a police department in a Metro Atlanta city, following her unanimous appointment as...
Selma, Ala., appointed Ettice Brickus as its new police chief, making her the first Black woman to lead the department.
Crystal R. Emery, a filmmaker, author, disability‑rights leader and national STEM advocate, died at 65 after a long series of illnesses.
Louvenia “Ms. Lou” Jenkins, a pioneering Black homeowner and beloved community figure in the Palisades, celebrated her 98th birthday.
Cynthia Shange, a pioneering South African actress and the first Black woman to represent the nation at Miss World, has died at age 76.
The Gwinnett County legal community is mourning the death of Superior Court Judge Deborah R. Fluker, a respected jurist known for fairness, integrity, and unwavering service...
