Breaking 235 Years of Senate History: Angela Alsobrooks and Lisa Blunt Rochester Make Groundbreaking Wins In a watershed moment for American democracy, Tuesday’s election results have set the stage for an unprecedented development in the U.S. Senate’s 235-year history: two Black women will serve simultaneously in the upper chamber. ADVERTISEMENT The groundbreaking victory Angela Alsobrooks … Continue reading Historic milestone: Senate set to welcome two Black women simultaneously for first time