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Posted On: March 31st 2026, 06:16 pm
As Women’s History Month comes to a close, The Virginia Legislative Black Caucus celebrates the 24 African-American women currently serving in the Virginia General Assembly. The highest number ever!
Standing on the shoulders of The late Senator Yvonne Miller, who was the first Black Woman to serve in the General Assembly, this astounding group of legislators also includes historic firsts:
• Senator L. Louise Lucas, first Black Woman to Serve as President Pro Tempore of the Senate of Virginia
• Senator Mamie Locke, first Black Woman to Serve as Chair of the Senate Caucus
• Delegate Charniele Herring, first Black Woman to Serve as House Majority Leader Charniele Herring
(not pictured: Senator Mamie Locke & Delegate Nicole Cole)
Standing on the shoulders of The late Senator Yvonne Miller, who was the first Black Woman to serve in the General Assembly, this astounding group of legislators also includes historic firsts:
• Senator L. Louise Lucas, first Black Woman to Serve as President Pro Tempore of the Senate of Virginia
• Senator Mamie Locke, first Black Woman to Serve as Chair of the Senate Caucus
• Delegate Charniele Herring, first Black Woman to Serve as House Majority Leader Charniele Herring
(not pictured: Senator Mamie Locke & Delegate Nicole Cole)
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7 months agotigerroar25
So proud of our Black Women serving the Commonwealth !!!! Having worked with Senator Miller while serving as Secretary of Education , I can attest that you stand on some very strong shoulders !!!!!
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