Become a Member of the John Langston Mercer Institute's (JMLI) Inaugural Class
Virginia State University, VA – June 1, 2021 - Virginia State University’s John Mercer Langston Institute (JMLI) for African American...
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Meet Senator Jennifer McClellan: One of Three Black Women Running for Governor!
That's right! There are three courageous Black women vying to be Virginia's next Governor, and we reached out to each of them to learn...
VBLM
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Meet Jennifer Carroll Foy: One of Three Black Women Running for Governor!
That's right! There are three courageous Black women vying to be Virginia's next Governor, and we reached out to each of them to learn...
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The Virginia Legislative Black Caucus Announces Its 2021 Legislative Agenda
January 13th marks the first day of the 2021 Legislative Session! Members of Virginia's House of Delegates will be meeting virtually;...
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Black Woman, You Should RUN in One of Virginia's Upcoming Elections!
Black women have long been relentless in their fight for justice, equality, and the betterment of communities world-wide. We are...
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Black Virginia Voters 2020 Poll Shows A Revealing New Trend!
The John Mercer Langston Institute (JMLI) for African American Political Leadership at Virginia State University Releases New Findings....
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The First Black Woman Elected to Virginia's House & Senate was HBCU Educated and a member of Zeta!
Senator Yvonne B. Miller was a fearless legislator in the Commonwealth of Virginia, who shattered glass ceilings and blazed a path for...
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Leading During a Pandemic: A Candid Conversation with Mayor Donnie Tuck
"Because of Covid-19, this past
campaign, I was totally dependent on utilizing social media to spread my message."
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Prince William County Board of Supervisors FINALLY Reflects the People
Congratulations, Prince William County! All elections have consequences, and the citizens have voted four African -Americans, and its...