Sara Lind plans to focus on in-person campaigning between now and her June primary for a seat on the New York City Council. “I don’t need to be here in order to run a successful campaign.”
During Black Maternal Health Week, The 19th spoke with Black women state lawmakers who are working to address disproportionate effects of racism on Black pregnancy-related health outcomes.
Touted as a tool for equity, the vaccine is on hold after six women developed blood clots soon after getting a shot. The complications are still exceedingly rare.
Tishaura Jones became the latest with a Tuesday win to become the first Black woman mayor of St. Louis.
The civil rights group's executive director talks to The 19th about holding corporations accountable for political donations, the importance of women activists and Atlanta.
Republican officials have faced criticism for making sexist remarks about Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. But a culture of misogyny has existed for years, according to former and current state lawmakers.
Rita Hart had asked Congress to review the results of a six-vote loss against Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks. The race was on the brink of becoming a flashpoint in the national debate over election integrity.
Advocates say case-by-case court rulings have further muddled the legal protections, but state legislative efforts have faced some resistance.
The imagery of Georgia Rep. Park Cannon being dragged away this week at the state Capitol follows several arrests in recent years involving elected Black women. Black women on the receiving end say it’s an effort to silence their growing political power.
Video that circulated on social media showed several state troopers at the Georgia Capitol escorting Rep. Park Cannon away.