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

Jahana Hayes

The winner of the 2016 Teacher of the Year award has become the first black woman to represent Congress in Connecticut after winning the 5th district race.

This victory was possible because we came together and worked hard to get here! My campaign would not have been possible without all the support I received from my family, friends and each person that supported my campaign.

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— Jahana Hayes for Congress (@JahanaHayesCT) November 7, 2018