US Midterm Polls: African-American Becomes First Black Woman Elected to Congress in Pennsylvania in US
- African-American, Summer Lee, has become the first Black woman elected to Congress in Pennsylvania
- She earned 55.7% of the votes (178,799) to defeat her Republican opponent Mike Doyle, who garnered 44.3% of the votes
- Lee previously made history as the first Black woman elected to the state house in Harrisburg in the US
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African-American and Progressive Democrat, Summer Lee, has become the first Black woman elected to Congress in Pennsylvania.
She made history after defeating Republican Mike Doyle in the recent US midterm elections, a feat that followed her 2019 milestone as the first Black woman elected to the state house in Harrisburg.
Lee ran on a campaign of protecting democracy and voting rights, disability justice, education, and environmental justice, said Black Enterprise.
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Summer Lee's winning percentage
Lee garnered 55.7% of the votes (178,799) to defeat her opponent Mike Doyle, who received 44.3%.
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The Harvard School of Law and Pennsylvania State University alumna's win is a major boost for progressive Democrats.
Wes Moore Makes History as Maryland's First Black Governor
In more news about the US midterm elections, YEN.com.gh reported that African-American Wes Moore is the first Black governor in Maryland after winning the governorship in the US midterm polls.
He defeated his Republican opponent, Maryland Del. Dan Cox, putting the governorship back in Democrats' hands after two terms of Republican Gov. Larry Hogan.
The longtime businessman and philanthropist ran on a platform of eliminating childhood poverty and ensuring Maryland remains a state dedicated to reproductive rights.
Brilliant African-American Girl is First Black Valedictorian in 138-Year History of Beaumont High School
Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that a young lady, Taryn Thomas, made history as the first Black valedictorian in her school's 138-year history.
Thomas joined hundreds to graduate from Beaumont High School with pride as she imprinted her name in the sands of time.
Speaking on graduation day, the prodigy bemoaned inequality and stereotypes she faced in school in her valedictory speech. She shared images from her high school graduation, which inspired many.
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