The Girl's Guide to Politics
From making history to knocking down doors, our 15 African American Women Politicos under 40 are making a name for themselves in the political arena. They have taken places like the White House and Capitol Hill by storm all the while by staying true to themselves. Take a look at our fabulous 15 African American Women Politicos. [Read more...]
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Ayanna Pressley, the first African American women to serve on the Boston City Council is making a name for herself inside of Massachusetts and outside of it too. She was recently profiled in Boston Magazine, as part of its 2011 Bostonian of the Year series, about her new initiative to advocate and support girls who have been sexual assaulted. By telling her personal experience dealing with sexual assault at a March city council meeting, Pressley hopes to spark a state and even nationwide dialogue on the topic.
Re-elected for a second term in November, Pressley is the only woman on the council and earned the most votes out of all the incumbents even after many pundits and pollsters predicted she would lose. Ayanna Pressley is definitely one to watch!
 Ayanna Pressley at the Boston City Council swearing-in ceremony; Top photo by Mitch Weiss |
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s headband caused quite a commotion last night. On Twitter, politicos and fashionistas debated whether she should have wore an “informal accessory” to such a ceremonial event as the State of the Union. The thin black headband was accented with rhinestones and added some sparkle and shine to the Secretary’s black pantsuit. This [...]