Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley, a Democrat who ran unopposed, became the first black woman elected to Congress from Massachusetts. . . ..…

Meanwhile, Massachusetts' Ayanna Pressley became the commonwealth's first black woman in Congress, and Connecticut's Jahana Hayes earned the same distinction from her state. . . ... Shirley Chisholm, who was the first black woman elected to Congress – 50 years and one..…

Murphy, Jim Crow Capital Women and Black Freedom Struggles Washington, D.C., 1920-1945, 17-62.. National Representation for Residents of District of Columbia, Hearing 70th Congress, 1st session, 143 55 ( statement of Grover W. ..…

Jahana Hayes, running in Democratic Connecticut district, was teacher of the year and would be the first black member of Congress from the state.. ... All eyes may be fixed on Congress, and, especially with majority on Supreme Court, states will become even more critical..…

'I am so honored to share both the ballot and the stage with the many visionary, bold women who have raised their hand to run for public office,' said Ayanna Pressley, who became the first black woman elected to Congress from Massachusetts. ..…