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BY Nduta Waweru, 2:49am September 05, 2018,

Meet the black women shaking up U.S. politics

by Nduta Waweru, 2:49am September 05, 2018,

Meet the black women shaking up U.S. politics

Lauren Underwood

Underwood has made history as the youngest woman running for Congress.  At just 31, she defeated six middle-aged white men to win the Democratic Primary in the 14th District of Illinois, making her the first woman to receive her party’s nomination in the district’s history.

 

 

Last Edited by:Welby Obeng Updated: October 22, 2020

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