These 4 black women made history in the 2018 U.S. midterm elections

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Ayanna Pressley

Pressley automatically became the first black woman to win Massachusetts’ 7th Congressional District, after defeating Democratic Rep. Mike Capuano.

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Her historic win was assured as she had no Republican opponent. “Our campaign has proven time and time again that in the face of hate in Washington and disparities in our own communities when we come together we are powerful beyond measure,” she said during her campaign.

When we held signs saying today we march, tomorrow we run, they didn’t believe us. Let’s make this the most progressive movement in our history. #Vote to make your voice heard this #ElectionDay pic.twitter.com/MSDUFKXnMm

— Ayanna Pressley (@AyannaPressley) November 6, 2018