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politics11 hours ago•2 min saved

2026 Midterms: Nine Governors Break Historic Barriers Across the U.S.

Voters in nine states elected governors who achieved historic firsts in 2026, including the first Black woman, Native American woman, and Latino governors. Democrats won key races in Georgia, New Mexico, California, Texas, and Wisconsin, while Republicans secured victories in Florida and Tennessee. Notable upsets include Amy Acton becoming the first Jewish governor of Ohio and Marsha Blackburn becoming the first woman governor of Tennessee.

via NPR|

#2026-midterms #deb-haaland #governor-elections

entertainment7 months ago•8 min saved

Oscars 2026: Historic wins, memorable jokes, and a shocking tie

The 2026 Oscars delivered historic milestones and surprise moments, with One Battle After Another winning the most awards (including best picture), Jessie Buckley becoming Ireland’s first Best Actress winner, and Michael B. Jordan taking Best Actor amid a year notable for Black actors earning top honors.

via BBC|

#best-actor #best-actress #best-picture

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Shane van Gisbergen Dominates Chicago NASCAR Race Amid Controversy

Shane van Gisbergen made history in NASCAR by becoming the winningest foreign-born driver, matching Tony Stewart's rookie win rate, and achieving a rare weekend sweep at Chicago, solidifying his dominance on road and street courses in his rookie season.

via Motorsport.com|

#chicago-race #historic-wins #nascar

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Historic Firsts: Diverse Leaders Emerge in 2024 Elections

The 2024 U.S. elections saw historic wins, including Sarah McBride becoming the first openly trans person elected to Congress, and Angela Alsobrooks and Lisa Blunt Rochester becoming the first two Black women to serve simultaneously in the U.S. Senate. Andy Kim was elected as New Jersey's first Korean-American senator, Monroe Nichols became Tulsa's first Black mayor, and Pamela Goodwine was elected as the first Black woman to Kentucky's Supreme Court. These victories highlight significant strides in diversity and representation in American politics.

via Harper's BAZAAR|

#2024-election #diversity #historic-wins

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Historic Firsts: Two Black Women Elected to Senate in 2024

The 2024 elections are set to make history with several groundbreaking wins across the United States. CNN projects Donald Trump as the presidential winner, with JD Vance becoming the first millennial vice president. Historic firsts include Lisa Blunt Rochester and Angela Alsobrooks as the first two Black women to serve simultaneously in the Senate, Julie Fedorchak as North Dakota's first female House representative, and Sarah McBride as the first transgender person in Congress. Other notable wins include Josh Stein as North Carolina's first Jewish governor and Kelly Ayotte as New Hampshire's first elected female governor.

via CNN|

#2024-elections #congress #diversity

entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Trailblazing Moments: Highlights from the 2023 Emmy Awards"

The 2023 Emmys made history with several groundbreaking wins, including Quinta Brunson becoming the second Black woman to win Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, Ayo Edebiri winning Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, The Bear breaking records for most Emmy wins in a season for a comedy series, Ali Wong becoming the first Asian woman to win Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series, and RuPaul winning his eighth consecutive Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition award. Additionally, actors of color won 5 out of 12 acting awards, tying a record set in 1991.

via BuzzFeed|

#diversity #emmys #entertainment

entertainment2 years ago•5 min saved

"Niecy Nash and Ayo Edebiri Make History with Emotional Emmy Acceptance Speeches"

Niecy Nash wins best supporting actress at the 2024 Emmys for her role in "Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" and delivers a powerful acceptance speech, paying tribute to Black and brown women who have gone unheard. Other historic wins include Quinta Brunson becoming the second Black woman in over 30 years to win lead actress in a comedy series, Ayo Edebiri winning best supporting actress in a comedy series, and RuPaul's fifth Emmy win for "RuPaul's Drag Race." GLAAD also accepts the Governors Award, emphasizing the importance of visibility for the LGBTQ+ community on screen.

via Courier Journal|

#acceptance-speech #black-women #emmys

entertainment-diversity2 years ago•2 min saved

"Emmys 2023 and 2024: Celebrating Diversity and Black Excellence"

The 2023/2024 Emmys marked a historic moment with a record-breaking number of people of color winning across all major categories, including drama, comedy, limited, reality, and variety series. Notable wins included Ayo Edebiri for supporting comedy actress, Niecy Nash-Betts for supporting actress in a limited series, and "Beef" creator Lee Sung-jun winning three Emmys. The ceremony also saw RuPaul extending his record as the most-awarded host and Black person in history, Trevor Noah becoming the first Black person to win outstanding talk series, and GLAAD receiving the TV Academy’s Governors Award. Despite the progress, there were reminders of historical shortcomings, and some favored nominees did not secure wins.

via Variety|

#diversity #emmys #entertainment-diversity

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

Lily Gladstone Makes History at the 2024 Golden Globes

The 2024 Golden Globes saw historic wins for diversity, with Lily Gladstone becoming the first Indigenous person to receive a Golden Globe and Ali Wong adding to the list of categories with winners of Asian descent. Other nonwhite winners included Steven Yeun, Lee Sung Jin, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and Ayo Edebiri. Despite these wins, the awards show was criticized for its lack of diversity, with only a few nonwhite winners among the predominantly white recipients.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#ali-wong #diversity #entertainment