Georgia History

On November 3, 2026, Georgia elected its first Black woman governor and its first Black woman secretary of state. These are the stories behind the headlines, from the Original 33 expelled in 1868 to the women who carried the work forward.

Eight Names, One Night: Georgia Elects a Government of Firsts

On November 3, 2026, Georgia elected eight Black women to statewide office, every Black woman on the ballot. Keisha Lance...

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Judge Penny Brown Reynolds Becomes First Black Woman Elected Georgia Secretary of State

The former Fulton County judge won the office that oversees Georgia's elections, becoming the first Black woman elected...

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The Women Who Build the Way: Stacey Abrams, Keisha Lance Bottoms, and the Road to a Georgia Victory

Stacey Abrams lost two campaigns for governor and changed who votes in Georgia. Keisha Lance Bottoms finished the journey, and...

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Georgia, Finally: A History That Waited Two Hundred Years

From the Original 33 expelled in 1868 to the governorship won this year, Georgia's story is one of doors opened, then shut,...

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COURAGE. SERVICE. HISTORY.

Three women, distinct journeys, and a broader story of Black women’s leadership in Georgia: Dee Dawkins-Haigler, Robyn...

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Sisterhood, Service and a Historic Celebration

Dr. Jacqueline Mohair and Dr. Jancie Crenshaw celebrate Governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms through personal support and a...

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Before the Historic Victory, We Gathered to Celebrate Excellence

Dr. Jacqueline Mohair reflects on the 100 Women of Excellence celebration, Georgia Secretary of State elect Penny Brown...

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The Courage to Be First: My Journey as the First Black Woman to Run for Georgia House District 103

In 2018, I became the first Black woman to run for the Georgia House of Representatives seat in District 103. I did not win the...

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The Bench Was the Quiet Revolution

While the country watched the top of the ticket, the judiciary changed beneath it, one race at a time. The judges elected this...

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Three Women. Three States. A New Chapter.

Leadership, Representation, and the Responsibility to Serve. History becomes personal when we see a door open that generations...

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Keisha Lance Bottoms: Her Moment, Her Mission, Her Legacy

She spent three decades being underestimated and kept winning anyway. On November 3, 2026, Keisha Lance Bottoms became the...

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