WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 22: Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) speaks at the “Just Majority” Supreme Court press conference on June 22, 2023 in Washington, DC.Photo: Paul Morigi (Getty Images)
It’s been an interesting year in Black politics. Here are the figures we’re keeping a close eye on going into 2024!
Vice President Kamala Harris, speaks during the Summit on Methane and Other Non-CO2 Greenhouse Gases on day three of the COP28 climate conference at Expo City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Photo: Hollie Adams/Bloomberg (Getty Images)
As we head into a contentious election year, Vice President Kamala Harris is a vital political figure to watch. The first Black and first Indian American Vice President has been taking more of a lead role as a public face of the administration.
WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 14: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) holds a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on December 14, 2023 in Washington, DC. Jeffries spoke on the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act and other year end legislative matters.Photo: Kevin Dietsch (Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 01: Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-CA) arrives to a press conference on the recent election of U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) at the U.S. Capitol Building on November 01, 2023 in Washington, DC. Senate Democrats held the press conference to discuss Johnson’s voting history regarding women’s access to abortion and the rights of the LGBTQ community. Photo: Anna Moneymaker (Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 23: Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson delivers remarks at the Faith and Freedom Road to Majority conference at the Washington Hilton on June 23, 2023 in Washington, DC. Former U.S. President Donald Trump will deliver the keynote address at tomorrow evening’s “Patriot Gala” dinner. Photo: Drew Angerer (Getty Images)
Los Angeles, CA – October 08: Rep. Barbara Lee participates in a debate on stage with other democrats who are running to succeed Sen. Feinstein at Westing Bonaventure Hotel on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023 in Los Angeles, CA.Photo: Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times (Getty Images)
Congresswoman Barbara Lee has been a steadfast presence in the House for decades. Now, she’s running for the late-Senator Dianne Feinstein’s seat.
WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 14: U.S. Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) attends a press conference calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East outside of the U.S. Capitol on December 14, 2023 in Washington, DC. Democratic lawmakers held a press conference with union supporters urging Israel to call for a ceasefire in their war against HamasPhoto: Kevin Dietsch (Getty Images)
Congresswoman Cori Bush emerged as even more formidable leader in the progressive coalition, with her bold calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. Rep. Bush will be worth watching in the New Year!
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 13: U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) speaks at a news conference calling for a ceasefire in Gaza outside the U.S. Capitol building on November 13, 2023 in Washington, DC. House Democrats held the news conference alongside rabbis with the activist group Jewish Voices for Peace.Photo: Anna Moneymaker (Getty Images)
WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES – NOVEMBER 13: United States Representative Rashida Tlaib, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, United States Representative Ilhan Omar, Representative Cori Bush, Representative Jonathan Jackson, Representative Nydia M. Velazquez, United States Representative Jamaal Bowman, and Representative Summer Lee (seen) hold a press conference with Rabbis in front of the US Capitol to call for a ceasefire and end to the Israeli attacks on Gaza in Washington DC, United States on November 13, 2023.Photo: Celal Gunes/Anadolu (Getty Images)
Congresswoman Summer Lee is another progressive member of Congress worth keeping a close watch over. She’s relatively new to Congress, but that hasn’t stopped her from leading on critical issues.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 19: Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) watches as New York Gov. Kathy Hochul greets people after signing legislation creating a commission for the study of reparations in New York on December 19, 2023 in New York City.Photo: Michael M. Santiago (Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 13: U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) speaks during a news conference calling for a ceasefire in Gaza outside the U.S. Capitol building on November 13, 2023 in Washington, DC. House Democrats held the news conference alongside rabbis with the activist group Jewish Voices for Peace.Photo: Anna Moneymaker (Getty Images)
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has been another strong progressive voice in the House pushing for a ceasefire and other progressive priorities. She’s facing a difficult re-election bid that will be worth following closely.
WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 13: U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) speaks during a press conference held to address MAGA Republicans’ decision to prioritize the impeachment of President Joe Biden over other domestic issues in the United States on December 13, 2023 in Washington, DC.Photo: Jemal Countess (Getty Images)
Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is another important Black political figure to watch! She’s gained a reputation for speaking her mind and calling out double-standards.
WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 13: U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) speaks to reporters as she is joined by fellow House Democrats in the Rayburn House Office Building on December 13, 2023 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden defied a subpoena from Congress to testify behind closed doors ahead of a House vote on an impeachment inquiry against his father. (Photo: Kevin Dietsch (Getty Images)
Congressman Jonathan Jackson stands with UAW Local 551 president Chris Pena after recording a solidarity message during a union rally on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023.Photo: Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service (Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 05: Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) arrives for an all-senators closed briefing where they will hear from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky via video conference at the U.S. Capitol on December 05, 2023 in Washington, DC. In addition to hearing from Zelensky, high-level Ukraine officials are scheduled to brief the senators in-person to make a last-minute appeal for additional aid in their war against Russian aggression as funding will expire at the end of December. Photo: Kevin Dietsch (Getty Images)
Senator Tim Scott may have suspended his Presidential run, but that doesn’t mean we should take our eyes off of him in 2024 as the remaining candidates battle it out.
Mayor Eric Adams flanked by City Commissioners is pictured during his week off topic press conference at City Hall Blue Room, Tuesday Nov. 28, 2023.Photo: Luiz C. Ribeiro for NY Daily News/Tribune News Service (Getty Images)
New York Mayor Eric Adams is facing a heap of trouble going into the new year. Adams is accused of sexually assaulting a woman in the early 90s, and his campaign is being federally investigated.
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