Exploring the Legacy: A Deep Dive into Black Women's Impact in U.S. Congress

As highlighted by JBHE, the U.S. Congress boasts unprecedented diversity, with 26% of its members from non-White backgrounds. A Pew Research Center report delves into the representation of women of color, revealing 61 in the 119th Congress, including 31 Black women, two senators, and a historic first with Angela Alsobrooks and Lisa Blunt Rochester serving simultaneously. Notably, Janella Bynum of Oregon recently became the state's inaugural Black Congress member. Since Shirley Chisholm's 1968 election, Black women have increasingly influenced the legislative landscape.