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Mississippi Makes History: Scott Colom Becomes State's First Black U.S. Senator Since Reconstruction
Mississippi has elected its first Black U.S. senator since Reconstruction. Scott Colom's victory marks a historic political milestone and raises new questions about representation, leadership, and the state's future.

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Georgia Didn’t Just Make History. Black Women Are Now Part of Its Future in a Whole New Way.
Eight Black women. One historic election. A new chapter in Georgia leadership that could reshape how the next generation sees political power.
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Keisha Lance Bottoms Makes History: From Atlanta City Hall to Georgia’s Governor Elect
From Atlanta's courtroom to City Hall and the White House, Keisha Lance Bottoms has built a remarkable legacy of public service. On November 3, 2026, she made history as the first Black woman elected governor of Georgia, and she now prepares to lead the state she has served.
