Issa Rae, georgia state university
by Kandiss Edwards

November 7, 2024

Issa Rae To Sit Down With Georgia State Law Students To Talk Contracts

Rae will speak with students about the legalities involved in her success.

Georgia State University College of Law announced Issa Rae will sit down with students to speak about the legal aspects of her successful career as part of “The Legal Life of Issa Rae” course.

On Nov. 7, the  producer-actress will hold court at Rialto Center for the Arts. The visit is the culmination of a course examining Rae’s years-long career in the entertainment industry. Rae’s career provides a wealth of legal diversity to explore, as her career has expanded beyond visual entertainment. 

The class is part of the “The Legal Life Of …” series. The series was created by George State University law professor Moraima “Mo” Ivory. 

As a professor at Georgia State’s College of Law, Ivory curated the series to examine the legalities in maintaining a high-profile career. Rae is the subject of this semester’s course, reported BLACK ENTERPRISE.

The Insecure creator’s team worked with Ivory to give an in-depth look into the contracts that helped Rae secure her deals.

“Thanks to the support of her team, we’ll also have the unique chance to analyze her real-world agreements and discuss how her approach to deals is shaping today’s entertainment landscape. We’re incredibly fortunate to have this opportunity,” Ivory told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

The class was given access to 10 years worth of contractual agreements to analyze.

“This is the first class where every single contract was the actual artist agreement,” Ivory said. “The students get to see how real deals actually happen and what a real entertainment lawyer for Issa Rae has been doing for the last 10 years.” 

Ivory, professor and Fulton County Commissioner, believes the language of law is important and the ability to see the language in connection with a notable product allows students to break down the barrier of unfamiliarity. 

“You have to get into what people are actually doing and what’s happening right now. The more familiar they can become with the language, the faster they’ll be able to master them and be able to start representing clients.”

According to Ivory, Rae’s family and business partners have been instrumental in breaking down the intricate details of her business. The course has hosted visits from “Rae’s mother, siblings, network executives and members of her staff.”

The multi-hyphenate began her career on YouTube with her show “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl.” The success of the show led to a partnership with Nightly Show host, Larry Wilmore, and a multi-show deal with HBO. Outside of television, Rae is a successful actress and producer of multiple shows, including Rap Sh!t (2022). She also created her own media company, HooRae media, and music label, Raedio.

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house, GOP
by Sharelle Burt

November 7, 2024

House Control Hangs In The Balance: Several Races Remain Too Close To Call

Will the House be blue or red?

Following a victory for President-elect Donald Trump, eyes are now on lingering Congress election results, Politico reported. It has been projected that it may be a few days after the 2024 Election Day to declare winners in some battleground state House races. For several months, both the Democratic and the Republican party have held a close edge as the parties predict some humble gains — if they get control of the House. Races in states like California and Arizona are still too close to call, as well as key states such as New York, has the GOP up in arms as two Republican incumbents — Reps. Marc Molinaro and Brandon Williams — may lose reelection bids. 

Some Republican legislators have already secured a seat in the House including Reps. Zach Nunn in Iowa, Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey, Nick LaLota in New York, and Monica De La Cruz in Texas. Democratic legislators such as Reps. Pat Ryan (NY) and Gabe Vasquez (NM) also prevailed.

Lawmakers who are already comfortable in the House declared they are prepared to follow Trump’s lead. In a statement, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), vowed that “House Republicans stand ready and prepared to immediately act on Trump’s America First agenda,” which he claims is “to improve the lives of every family, regardless of race, religion, color, or creed, and make America great again” if the GOP keeps the majority. 

According to Newsweek, 435 voting members hold weight in the House, with 218 party leaders needed for a party to hold a majority. After election night, 198 seats for the Republican Party and 180 for the Democratic Party have been called, leaving 57 races still up in the air. Some of the most competitive undeclared races show the GOP taking the lead. In California, the 47th District shows Republican Scott Baugh leading Democrat Dave Min by just 1% or 3,010 votes and 70% of votes already counted for. 

In District 27, Mike Garcia leads George Whitesides on the Republican ticket by 5,362 votes and the 13th district shows 52% of the votes being counted as GOP Rep. John Duarte has a 3% lead. 

Iowa’s 2nd District race is close to being called as Mariannette Miller-Meeks leads Democrat Christina Bohannan on the Republican ticket by 413 votes with 97% of votes counted. GOP candidate Ryan Mackenzie leads Democrat Susan Wild by 5,540 votes with 99% votes counted in Pennsylvania’s 7th District.

Both sides pushed narratives of redistricting in hopes of gaining significant advantages, with newly created districts in the South giving more voting power to Black voters. However, aggressive GOP gerrymander in the Tar Heel state and less aggressive movement in New York proved otherwise.

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black voters, swing states, Trump
by Stacy Jackson

November 7, 2024

Exit Polls Reveal Increase In Black Vote For Trump In 2024 Election

As exit polls reveal who voted in the 2024 election, surveys show an increase in Black voters and people of color who backed Trump.

As Vice President Kamala Harris worked until the last moment to secure the Black vote, a national exit poll published on Oct. 5 revealed an increase in people of color who voted for Republican candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.

The survey, published by NBC News on Tuesday showed that 1 in 3 people across voters who identified as Black, Latino, and Asian, voted for Trump. Black voters for Harris only reached 86%, compared to the 87% of Black votes for President Joe Biden in 2020, the NBC News exit poll showed. Hispanic/Latino votes for Trump jumped from 32% in 2020 to 45% this election, while Asian voters in favor of the Republican candidate increased from 34% to 38%.

In swing states, Black voter support decreased for Harris compared to the number who backed Biden in 2020. Black voter support for Trump more than doubled in Wisconsin compared to 2020, while Black voter support for the GOP candidate increased from 5% in 2020 to 17% in Pennsylvania this election, which according to World Population Review, is the fifth most-populous state in the U.S. Support by Black men alone in the state increased to 23%.

In Georgia, another closely watched swing state, Harris struggled to obtain the 91% of support from Black voters Biden received in 2020, securing only 83% in her favor. According to Fox News‘ exit poll, the Howard University alum hit a rough patch with Black men in the Peach state. Compared to the 87% of Black men in Georgia who backed Biden in 2020, Harris won 73%, while 25% of Black men in the state cast their ballot for Trump. The Republican candidate saw a 14-point increase in support among Black male voters in the 2024 election compared to 2020. Harris lagged behind by 6 points compared to support Black Georgia women showed Biden in 2020. As previously noted by BLACK ENTERPRISE, both Trump and Harris fought hard for Georgia’s votes. However, Black voters in different counties across the state were concerned about matters like student loan forgiveness, immigration, and inflation.

According to Pew Research, Black voters in the U.S. were estimated to account for over 34 million of eligible voters this year, a 7% increase from 2020. The NBC exit poll revealed that main concerns for U.S. voters included democracy and the economy. “As a Black man in America, I get it,” said Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.), according to Politico. During an event hosted by the Black Conservatives Federation on Sunday, he stated, “I get how some people would view it as a historic event for Kamala Harris…But history does not put food on your table. History does not keep our communities safe. And history does not have the United States thrive, so all of us can thrive.”

A 21-year-old, who attended Harris’ rally, but cast his vote for Trump said his main concerns included illegal immigration, safety, and the economy.

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Black girl digital, LaToya bond, LaToya shambo
by Jeroslyn JoVonn

November 7, 2024

Black Girl Digital Co-Founders Are Redefining Multicultural Marketing

Black Girl Digital shares its model to amplify diverse content creators.

Meet Black Girl Digital (BGD Media), one of the fastest-growing multicultural, independently-owned marketing agencies in the creator space, is led by two dynamic Black women entrepreneurs.

Founded and steered by CEO LaToya Shambo and CMO Latoya Bond, Black Girl Digital aims to deliver innovative, data-driven marketing solutions tailored for brands and creators who are shaping the future of advertising and commerce. With decades of combined experience, these two business leaders joined forces to create an agency uniquely equipped to navigate the complexities of multicultural marketing.

“The mission of Black Girl Digital is really about how we pull the brand and the creators closer together to go beyond the partnership and build a deeper relationship,” Shambo tells BLACK ENTERPRISE.

The pair first met while collaborating on the 2023 Black Girl Digital Awards. While many speak of the competition among women in business, Shambo and Bond saw an opportunity to merge their strengths and platforms.

“We were going through the process of working together and I was seeing her talent, she was seeing my talent. We recognized that we both have these unique skills that work really well together,” Shambo shares.

By blending Black Girl Digital’s expertise in influencer marketing with The BBM Agency’s strength in celebrity business management, BGD Media is exceptionally equipped to tackle the intricacies of multicultural marketing.

“With her company doing more of the paid marketing, brand management, and communication strategy, it really complemented what we did on the Black Girl Digital side with the corporate brand partnerships and diverse creators,” Shambo explains.

“And together, we were able to come together and offer full-service media and marketing opportunities for our brands and creators so that the partnership just goes deeper and it’s not surface level.”

Shambo credits BGD Media’s success to their service offering of multi-marketing tiers that “brings the client closer to the creator and the creator closer to the client.” One of its latest initiatives is the inaugural Black Influencer Weekend, designed to showcase for major brands and corporations how Black creators not only set trends but also drive meaningful cultural and economic shifts across industries.

Over the three-day event, more than 1,500 attendees joined in lively discussions and activations focused on community, connectedness, and diversity among creators. Highlights included a VIP Creator game night featuring a bowling competition and life-sized Connect 4, video games, creating what Shambo describes as a “playland for creators.”

On Oct. 2, attendees participated in a day of inspiring and impactful discussions at the Influencer Impact Summit. Speakers included media personality Yandy Smith; beauty and lifestyle creative director Tiarra Monet; and NCAA Champion and women’s basketball coach Sydney Carter. Conversations covered topics such as balancing careers beyond social media, maintaining mental health, and building meaningful partnerships.

The weekend concluded with the 3rd Annual Black Girl Digital Awards, where content creators like Druski, Monet McMichael, and Kai Cenat were honored for their power, prominence, and popularity across various platforms. Additionally, business leaders such as Yandy Smith, Marvet Britto, and Mona Scott-Young, were celebrated as trailblazing influencers and visionaries redefining the digital landscape.

At its core, Black Girl Digital is committed to addressing the complexities of multicultural marketing, demonstrating that representation matters and that success follows when brands connect with communities on a human and personal level.

“It’s not a monolith. It’s not just one group of Black people. There are multiple people, multiple cultures within the Black community,” Shambo says. “Being able to articulate that. But that’s really why brands work with us. Because we’re able to consider the different cultures that are within each community.”

“We also focus mostly on the passion points and the interests of the audiences within those communities,” she added.

What’s next for Black Girl Digital? Shambo is aiming for global dominance.

“It’ll be the Global Influencer Awards,” she says.

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Joel Embiid, NBA
by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

November 7, 2024

76ers Player Joel Embiid Suspended By NBA For Shoving Reporter

The All-Star player has been suspended for three games.

After a physical altercation with a reporter who mentioned his son and dead sibling in an article, Philadelphia 76ers player Joel Embiid has been suspended for three games by the NBA.

According to NBA.com, the suspension will begin with the first game he is eligible and able to play. Embiid has yet to play in this young season. He is being punished after shoving Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes after the 76ers lost to the Memphis Grizzlies on Nov. 2.

“Mutual respect is paramount to the relationship between players and media in the NBA,” Joe Dumars, executive vice president and head of Basketball Operations, said in a written statement. “While we understand Joel was offended by the personal nature of the original version of the reporter’s column, interactions must remain professional on both sides and can never turn physical.”

Yahoo Sports reported that Embiid was angry at Hayes after making references to his brother, who died in a car accident 10 years ago, and his son, Arthur, who was named after his deceased brother.

In the article, Hayes wrote, “Joel Embiid consistently points to the birth of his son, Arthur, as the major inflection point in his basketball career. He often says that he wants to be great to leave a legacy for the boy named after his little brother, who tragically died in an automobile accident when Embiid was in his first year as a 76er.”

After discovering that the paragraph upset the 76ers player, Hayes took to social media to apologize and inform the public that he rewrote the section.

The apology did not move Embiid at all as he discussed the disrespect he felt on Nov. 1 while speaking to reporters.

“Like that dude, he’s not here, Marcus, whatever his name is, I’ve done way too much for this f**king city to be treated like this. Done way too f**king much. I wish I was as lucky as other ones, but that doesn’t mean that I’m not trying and doing whatever it takes to be out there, which I’m gonna be pretty soon.”

On Nov. 2, after confronting the reporter, Embiid threatened him before shoving Hayes.

“The next time you bring up my dead brother and my son again, you are going to see what I’m going to do to you and I’m going to have to … live with the consequences,” Embiid told him.

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Billionaire Elon Musk And Podcaster Joe Rogan Rejoice At Trump Victory 
by Kandiss Edwards

November 6, 2024

Billionaire Elon Musk And Podcaster Joe Rogan Rejoice At Trump Victory 

The two tweeted their praises of Trump.

On Nov. 5, Donald Trump was elected to his second term as President of the United States. His long-term allies and political donors are taking social media to rejoice publicly.

Billionaire Elon Musk and podcaster Joe Rogan are just a few of the voices piping up in celebration. 

Musk, owner of social media platform X and a staunch member of MAGA, posted to X to proclaim his optimism for the future.

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1854026234339938528

Musk shared the hardships he’s endured as a South African immigrant, but he believes the supposed hardships inflicted are minimal in comparison to Trump’s. 

Joe Rogan, host of the Joe Rogan Podcast, also took to X to express what could be interpreted as awe and excitement. 

Rogan posted video of Trump and his family on stage after the election had been called. Rogan is heard in the background speaking three words that served as his post’s caption: Whole. Lee. Sh*t. 

Unsurprisingly, Rogan is excited, as he enthusiastically backed Trump on Nov. 4. The endorsement is part promotion for his podcast episode with whom he deemed “the great and powerful Elon Musk.” 

The podcaster stated that Musk’s reasoning for supporting Trump was compelling. To that end, he sat down with the billionaire for two and a half hours to talk shop. Rogan praised Musk and stated that the praise amounted to an endorsement of Trump. 

“For the record, yes, that’s an endorsement of Trump.”

Rogan’s right-leaning stance on politics is well documented. This election season, he sat down with then-candidate Trump to discuss his platform and plans for the country. The podcaster positioned himself as a neutral interviewer, stating he extended an invitation to Vice President Kamala Harris. 

The Harris campaign presented stipulations that Rogan would not agree to for the interview. He believed his platform deserved a three-hour sit-down with the candidate and was unwilling to travel to accommodate her schedule. 

“For the record, the Harris campaign has not passed on doing the podcast. They offered a date for Tuesday, but I would have had to travel to her, and they only wanted to do an hour. I strongly feel the best way to do it is in the studio in Austin. My sincere wish is to just have a nice conversation and get to know her as a human being. I really hope we can make it happen,” Rogan posted while promoting his sit-down with Trump.

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Kamala Harris, Florida, campaign
by Sharelle Burt

November 6, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris Delivers Heartfelt Speech, Vows To ‘Never Give Up’ Fighting For Americans

The fight continues.


Vice President Kamala Harris gave a strong concession speech following her presidential election loss, saying she is “proud of the race” she ran. 

While standing in front of hundreds of supporters on the campus of her alma mater, Howard University, Harris took a stance of being at peace while assuring those present and those watching that while it’s OK to be “sad and disappointed,” it’s time to get to work.

“The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for, not what we voted for, but here me when I say: The light of America’s promise will always burn bright as long as we never give up and as long as we keep fighting,” she said. 

Harris thanked President Joe Biden and her team as well as her husband and family for standing by her side during her campaign. Harris also thanked her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who watched with tears in his eyes.

“The service to our nation will continue,” Harris said.

Harris said she congratulated President-elect Donald Trump and told him she and Biden will assist with a peaceful transition of power. However, Harris then took on a stern tone.

“A fundamental principle of American democracy is that when we lose an election we accept the results. That principle, as much as any other, distinguishes democracy from monarchy or tyranny,” she said.

“And anyone who seeks the public trust must honor it. At the same, we owe loyalty not to a president or a party but to the constitution of the United States.” 

As she wrapped up, Harris spoke directly to young voters and future voters who are experiencing the feeling of defeat. She addressed the crowd before wrapping up saying that “it’s going to be OK” although they may be feeling like the country is heading into “dark times.”

Instead, she pushed a narrative of optimism.

“Sometimes the fight takes a while but that doesn’t mean we won’t win,” Harris said. “The important thing is that don’t ever give up, don’t ever stop trying to make the world a better place. You have power.

“And don’t you ever listen when anyone tells you something isn’t possible because it has never been done before.” 

In a statement to NPR, spokesperson Steven Cheung said the soon-to-be 47th President complemented her for a job well done.

“President Trump acknowledged Vice President Harris for her strength, professionalism, and tenacity throughout the campaign, and both leaders agreed on the importance of unifying the country,” Cheung said.

Wesley Bell, Missouri, Congressional Seat 
by Sharelle Burt

November 6, 2024

Wesley Bell Celebrates 50th Birthday By Winning Missouri’s 1st Congressional Seat 

Bell rose to prominence when he ran for Ferguson City Council in 2015 following the tragic death of Mike Brown.

St. Louis-based prosecutor Wesley Bell won Missouri’s race for the 1st Congressional District seat on the Democratic ticket, Fox 2 Now reported. 

Bell defeated Republican Andrew Jones in a heavily Democratic district, pushing a continuous trail of victory after defeating incumbent Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) for the party’s nomination. Bell told supporters that he is “humbled” by the results. “Today, the people of the St. Louis region voted for a brighter future and greater opportunity. During my campaign, I promised to serve the First District with integrity, transparency, and accountability. I recommit myself to that promise tonight, and pledge to always remember who sent me to Congress to fight for them — the people of this region,” Bell said. 

“I am humbled and honored to have the privilege of representing our region in Washington. We must build an economy that works for everyone, protect our rights and freedoms, and make sure that America remains on the forward journey towards building a more perfect union. I’m ready to get to work.”

Bell rose to prominence after originally planning to run for Sen. Josh Hawley’s Senate seat, prompting a showdown with Lucas Kunce, but he instead opted to challenge Bush. His name started to float through the political realm following the backlash of the 2014 Ferguson protests as a result of the shooting death of Michael Brown. He then ran for Ferguson City Council in 2015 and successfully challenged Bob McCulloch — seven-term incumbent in the Democratic party — for the role as chief prosecutor in St. Louis County in 2018. 

Shortly after, he shocked the state’s political world by beating out McCulloch over a referendum regarding the handling of the Michael Brown shooting and aftermath.

According to The Hill, Bell was sought out to take over Bush’s seat as the member of the progressive group of lawmakers known as the “squad” received aggressive pushback over her criticism of Israel during the uprising of the country’s war with Hamas. The prosecutor expressed support of Israel, while pro-groups like AIPAC spent millions to support him, although he was running as a progressive. 

Bush, along with New York’s Jamaal Bowman, was one of two “squad” members to lose their seats, however, Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN) and Rashida Tlaib (MI) won their reelection bids, becoming the first Muslim women to serve in the U.S. Congress. Bell’s district covers all of St. Louis City and a number of cities surrounding the area including Ferguson, Maryland Heights, Jennings, and University City. With the prosecutor’s victory, Democrats will carry on a continuous legacy of controlling Missouri District 1, which has been held for close to 75 years. There have only been two GOP lawmakers who have held the seat since the beginning of the 20th century, Frank C. Millspaugh and Samuel W. Arnold.

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Trump, Mass Deportations, Day 1
by Kandiss Edwards

November 6, 2024

Trump Promises Mass Deportations On Day 1

Mass deportation is on the Project 2025 agenda.

Donald Trump won his bid for the United States Presidency. The President-elect surged ahead of his opponent in large part due to the surge in Hispanic and Latino voters. However, according to Trump’s press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, he will be instituting mass deportations on Day 1 of his term. 

After Trump declared victory on the Nov. 5 election, Leavitt appeared on Fox News Live to reinforce the republican candidate’s policies and diminish the achievements of the current administration:

“American people delivered a resounding victory for President Trump and gave him a mandate to govern as he campaigned, to deliver on the promises that he made, which include, on day one, launching the largest mass deportation operation of illegal immigrants that Kamala Harris has allowed into this country.”

President-elect Donald Trump won the, Nov. 5, election in what appears to be an overwhelming victory. According to USA Today, the majority of Latino Voters cast their ballot in favor of Vice President Kamala Harris, yet the vote of Latinos has increased since Trump’s first election win. 

“Trump didn’t win a majority of either group, he won support from about 13% of Black voters nationally and 45% of Latino voters,” according to CNN exit polls. “In the 2020 election, Trump won just 8% of Black voters and 32% of Latinos.”

The rise is small but significant. To many, the rise in Latinos for Trump is a confusing. Throughout his campaign, Trump and his surrogates have made derogatory comments about legal and illegal Latino and Hispanic people. 

Most recently, BLACK ENTERPRISE reported on comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s distasteful speech at a the Oct. 27 Trump rally at Madison Square Garden. Hinchcliffe took shots at the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico. 

“There’s a lot going on like. I don’t know if you guys know this, but there is literally a floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean right now. Yeah, I think it’s called Puerto Rico,” he said.

The comedian continued to be inclusive by adding more distasteful commentary, this time his aim was the Black community. Pointing at a Black person in the audience Hinchcliffe joked using a long-standing and stale stereotype. 

“That’s one of my buddies. He had a Halloween party last night. We had fun. We carved watermelons together. It was awesome.” 

Though President-elect Trump claims to have no knowledge of the comedian and did not endorse his brand of comedy, it is not lost on observers that the comedian and his material were vetted before taking the stage. 

Only time will tell if more Trump surrogates feel emboldened during the course of his presidency to spew such rhetoric. 

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Angela Alsobrooks, Maryland, house, senate, U.S. Senate Seat, Democratic Nomination, tax breaks, report
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

November 6, 2024

Maryland Elects Angela Alsobrooks For Senator In Historic Win For Black Women Politicians

Alsobrooks is the first Black Senator from Maryland, and the third Black woman ever elected into the congressional body.

Maryland has officially elected Angela Alsobrooks as its next Senator in an historic win. Alsobrook defeated the state’s former governor, Larry Hogan, to become one of the two Black women elected to the Senate.

The Democratic lawmaker received 54% of the vote, as announced by WUSA9. Hogan lagged behind with 43.3%. With this win, Prince George’s County Executive will take over the position from its Democratic incumbent, Ben Cardin. The 81-year-old Cardin opted to retire at the end of this year.

Born and raised in Prince George (colloquially known as PG) county, Alsobrooks was elected as the county’s executive in 2018. She obtained her law degree from the University of Maryland, working across the mid-atlantic state before returning to her hometown.

In Prince George’s, she served as its first full-time domestic violence prosecutor. The role led her to becoming the first woman and youngest person elected state’s attorney for the county.

Her latest win calms the nerves of Democrats. Many of whom felt nervous of the seat’s potential upheaval driven by Hogan’s entry into the race. However, Alsobrooks leaned into reminding voters of the dangers of a GOP-controlled Senate throughout her campaign, ultimately helping her case.

Her election also marks another first for the Senator-elect, becoming the third Black women ever elected into the congressional body. The last Black woman to do so was Vice President Kamala Harris, who was elected to represent California in 2016.

Despite Harris’ loss in the presidential race to GOP candidate Donald Trump, Alsobrooks’ win was a brighter moment for the Democratic party on Tuesday night. She and Lisa Blunt Rochester, elected in Delaware, will be the first two Black women serving in the Senate simultaneously.

Moreover, Maryland Governor Wes Moore released a statement congratulating the candidate, who he also endorsed.

“Angela Alsobrooks will fight every single day for the values we cherish as Americans – from the ability to have economic mobility and own more than you owe, to the freedom of feeling safe in your own skin and your own community, to having control over personal health care decisions,” shared Gov. Moore.

He added, “Maryland is better because of Angela Alsobrooks – and the United States Congress will be better because of her presence too. I knew that when I endorsed her, and I feel just as strongly today. Her fight is our fight.”

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