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Georgia Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms stands on the shoulders of Stacey Abrams, Charlotta Bass and countless other Black women who dreamed
Summary by The Dallas Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Allissa V. Richardson, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism , as published by Star Local Media Richardson
· November 6, 2026
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For generations, Black women have been asked to save a democracy that would not save them, carrying entire movements on their backs. Now a Black woman has been elected to govern Georgia.
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Key takeaway Now a Black woman has been elected to govern Georgia.
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