On Friday, Sens. Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland and Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware made history by becoming the third and fourth Black Democratic senators in the current Congress. Their swearing-in ceremony was conducted by Vice President Kamala Harris, marking a significant moment in American politics.
Throughout history, there have been only 14 Black senators who have served in the US Senate. The journey for Black political candidates has been fraught with challenges, from the legacy of slavery and Jim Crow laws to ongoing voter suppression efforts targeting minority communities.
