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This Veterans Day, we honor all who have served and the long tradition of Native military service.
Our #HiddenFigures feature highlights Joe Medicine Crow, a WWII scout, historian, and the last war chief of the Crow Nation.
Learn more in today’s feature.
#VeteransDay #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
Our #HiddenFigures feature highlights Joe Medicine Crow, a WWII scout, historian, and the last war chief of the Crow Nation.
Learn more in today’s feature.
#VeteransDay #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
November 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM
This Veterans Day, we honor all who have served and the long tradition of Native military service.
Our #HiddenFigures feature highlights Joe Medicine Crow, a WWII scout, historian, and the last war chief of the Crow Nation.
Learn more in today’s feature.
#VeteransDay #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
Our #HiddenFigures feature highlights Joe Medicine Crow, a WWII scout, historian, and the last war chief of the Crow Nation.
Learn more in today’s feature.
#VeteransDay #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
After an election full of historic firsts, we’re honoring Native American Heritage Month by uplifting stories too often untold.
Our first Hidden Figures feature is Ada Deer (Menominee Nation), the first Native American woman to lead the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Our first Hidden Figures feature is Ada Deer (Menominee Nation), the first Native American woman to lead the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
November 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
After an election full of historic firsts, we’re honoring Native American Heritage Month by uplifting stories too often untold.
Our first Hidden Figures feature is Ada Deer (Menominee Nation), the first Native American woman to lead the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Our first Hidden Figures feature is Ada Deer (Menominee Nation), the first Native American woman to lead the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
🗳️ Connie Alsobrook has been elected Mayor of Conyers, GA, becoming the city’s first Black woman mayor. She previously made history in 2019 as one of the first Black women elected to the City Council and has led youth and civic engagement efforts.
November 5, 2025 at 9:56 PM
🗳️ Connie Alsobrook has been elected Mayor of Conyers, GA, becoming the city’s first Black woman mayor. She previously made history in 2019 as one of the first Black women elected to the City Council and has led youth and civic engagement efforts.
🗳️ At just 21, student Jayden Williams has been elected Mayor of Stockbridge, GA, becoming the city’s youngest mayor and the youngest Black mayor in the state. His narrow upset victory signals a new generation stepping into leadership.
November 5, 2025 at 9:37 PM
🗳️ At just 21, student Jayden Williams has been elected Mayor of Stockbridge, GA, becoming the city’s youngest mayor and the youngest Black mayor in the state. His narrow upset victory signals a new generation stepping into leadership.
🗳️ Election Historic First: William “Bill” Harris has been elected as Mayor of Fuquay‑Varina, North Carolina, becoming the town’s first Black mayor. A hometown native, Harris has served in elected roles in local government for more than three decades.
November 5, 2025 at 9:22 PM
🗳️ Election Historic First: William “Bill” Harris has been elected as Mayor of Fuquay‑Varina, North Carolina, becoming the town’s first Black mayor. A hometown native, Harris has served in elected roles in local government for more than three decades.
🗳️ Election Historic First: Jackie Salvatore has been elected as the first Black woman sheriff in New York State, in Columbia County. Her 28 years of law enforcement experience include serving in the New York State Police and pioneering community programs focused on public safety.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:03 PM
🗳️ Election Historic First: Jackie Salvatore has been elected as the first Black woman sheriff in New York State, in Columbia County. Her 28 years of law enforcement experience include serving in the New York State Police and pioneering community programs focused on public safety.
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🗳️ Election Historic First: Farah Lillian Emeka has been elected Judge of the Oberlin Municipal Court in Ohio, becoming the first Black person and the first woman to serve in that role. She brings over two decades of legal experience and a strong commitment to justice.
November 5, 2025 at 8:46 PM
🗳️ Election Historic First: Farah Lillian Emeka has been elected Judge of the Oberlin Municipal Court in Ohio, becoming the first Black person and the first woman to serve in that role. She brings over two decades of legal experience and a strong commitment to justice.
🗳️ Sierra Yazzie Asamoa-Tutu has been elected to the Gallup City Council (NM), becoming the first Diné (Navajo) member to serve. A clinical social worker and community advocate, she brings a focus on housing, infrastructure, and equity.
November 5, 2025 at 8:35 PM
🗳️ Sierra Yazzie Asamoa-Tutu has been elected to the Gallup City Council (NM), becoming the first Diné (Navajo) member to serve. A clinical social worker and community advocate, she brings a focus on housing, infrastructure, and equity.
🗳️ Election Historic First: Jaime Arroyo has been elected Mayor of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He is the city’s first Latino mayor and brings a background as a city council vice president and CEO of a nonprofit supporting women and BIPOC entrepreneurs.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:09 PM
🗳️ Election Historic First: Jaime Arroyo has been elected Mayor of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He is the city’s first Latino mayor and brings a background as a city council vice president and CEO of a nonprofit supporting women and BIPOC entrepreneurs.
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🗳️ Election Historic First: Christal Watson has been elected Mayor of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, becoming the first Black woman to hold the office. Watson is known for her leadership in local education and economic development.
November 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🗳️ Election Historic First: Christal Watson has been elected Mayor of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, becoming the first Black woman to hold the office. Watson is known for her leadership in local education and economic development.
🗳️ Election Historic First: Sara Roberts McCarley has been elected Mayor of Lakeland, Florida, becoming the first woman in the city’s history to hold that office. She previously served as a city commissioner and has been active in volunteer leadership and community advocacy.
November 5, 2025 at 7:55 PM
🗳️ Election Historic First: Sara Roberts McCarley has been elected Mayor of Lakeland, Florida, becoming the first woman in the city’s history to hold that office. She previously served as a city commissioner and has been active in volunteer leadership and community advocacy.
🗳️ Election Historic First: Kristi Cox has been elected Mayor of Richmond Hill, Georgia, becoming the city’s first female mayor. A longtime city council member and mayor pro‑tem since 2019, Cox wins with a mandate to guide the rapidly growing community.
November 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
🗳️ Election Historic First: Kristi Cox has been elected Mayor of Richmond Hill, Georgia, becoming the city’s first female mayor. A longtime city council member and mayor pro‑tem since 2019, Cox wins with a mandate to guide the rapidly growing community.
🗳️ Election Historic First: Dorcey Applyrs has been elected Mayor of Albany, New York, becoming the city’s first Black mayor. A former city auditor and Common Council member, Applyrs brings years of local‑government experience into her historic new role.
#NPLI #PLTI #ParentsWhoLead #historicfirsts
#NPLI #PLTI #ParentsWhoLead #historicfirsts
November 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
🗳️ Election Historic First: Dorcey Applyrs has been elected Mayor of Albany, New York, becoming the city’s first Black mayor. A former city auditor and Common Council member, Applyrs brings years of local‑government experience into her historic new role.
#NPLI #PLTI #ParentsWhoLead #historicfirsts
#NPLI #PLTI #ParentsWhoLead #historicfirsts
🗳️ Election Historic First: Ghazala Hashmi has been elected Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, becoming the first Muslim and first Indian American to hold statewide office in the Commonwealth. A former college professor and state senator, Hashmi has prioritized public schools and access to healthcare.
November 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
🗳️ Election Historic First: Ghazala Hashmi has been elected Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, becoming the first Muslim and first Indian American to hold statewide office in the Commonwealth. A former college professor and state senator, Hashmi has prioritized public schools and access to healthcare.
🗳️ Election Historic First: Mary Sheffield has been elected Mayor of Detroit, becoming the first woman to hold the office in the city’s history. She previously served as Detroit City Council President and was first elected to the Council at age 26.
#NPLI #PLTI #ParentsWhoLead #historicfirsts
#NPLI #PLTI #ParentsWhoLead #historicfirsts
November 5, 2025 at 7:05 PM
🗳️ Election Historic First: Mary Sheffield has been elected Mayor of Detroit, becoming the first woman to hold the office in the city’s history. She previously served as Detroit City Council President and was first elected to the Council at age 26.
#NPLI #PLTI #ParentsWhoLead #historicfirsts
#NPLI #PLTI #ParentsWhoLead #historicfirsts
🗳️ Election Historic First: Erica Deuso has been elected Mayor of Downingtown, Pennsylvania, becoming the first openly transgender person to hold a mayoral office in the state. She has a background in science and business and is an active advocate for community inclusion.
November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🗳️ Election Historic First: Erica Deuso has been elected Mayor of Downingtown, Pennsylvania, becoming the first openly transgender person to hold a mayoral office in the state. She has a background in science and business and is an active advocate for community inclusion.
🗳️ Election Historic First: May Nivar has been elected to the Virginia House of Delegates representing District 57. She is the first Chinese American to serve in the state legislature and brings experience as a business leader and community advocate.
#NPLI #PLTI #ParentsWhoLead #historicfirsts
#NPLI #PLTI #ParentsWhoLead #historicfirsts
November 5, 2025 at 6:55 PM
🗳️ Election Historic First: May Nivar has been elected to the Virginia House of Delegates representing District 57. She is the first Chinese American to serve in the state legislature and brings experience as a business leader and community advocate.
#NPLI #PLTI #ParentsWhoLead #historicfirsts
#NPLI #PLTI #ParentsWhoLead #historicfirsts
🗳️ Election Historic First: Sharon Owens has been elected as the first Black mayor of Syracuse. Previously the city's deputy mayor, Owens will assume office as the 55th mayor, marking a milestone in the city’s leadership history.
#NPLI #PLTI #ParentsWhoLead #historicfirsts #electionresults
#NPLI #PLTI #ParentsWhoLead #historicfirsts #electionresults
November 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM
🗳️ Election Historic First: Sharon Owens has been elected as the first Black mayor of Syracuse. Previously the city's deputy mayor, Owens will assume office as the 55th mayor, marking a milestone in the city’s leadership history.
#NPLI #PLTI #ParentsWhoLead #historicfirsts #electionresults
#NPLI #PLTI #ParentsWhoLead #historicfirsts #electionresults
🗳️ Election Historic First: Kaohly Her has been elected Mayor of St. Paul, becoming the city’s first woman and first Hmong American to hold the position. Her journey from refugee roots into public service reflects extraordinary representation.
#NPLI #PLTI #ParentsWhoLead #historicfirsts
#NPLI #PLTI #ParentsWhoLead #historicfirsts
November 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
🗳️ Election Historic First: Kaohly Her has been elected Mayor of St. Paul, becoming the city’s first woman and first Hmong American to hold the position. Her journey from refugee roots into public service reflects extraordinary representation.
#NPLI #PLTI #ParentsWhoLead #historicfirsts
#NPLI #PLTI #ParentsWhoLead #historicfirsts
🗳️ Election Historic First: Kelsea Bond (they / them) has been elected to the Atlanta City Council for District 2, becoming the youngest member and a nonbinary leader committed to affordable housing, worker‑rights, and public transit.
#NPLI #PLTI #ParentsWhoLead #historicfirsts #electionresults
#NPLI #PLTI #ParentsWhoLead #historicfirsts #electionresults
November 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
🗳️ Election Historic First: Kelsea Bond (they / them) has been elected to the Atlanta City Council for District 2, becoming the youngest member and a nonbinary leader committed to affordable housing, worker‑rights, and public transit.
#NPLI #PLTI #ParentsWhoLead #historicfirsts #electionresults
#NPLI #PLTI #ParentsWhoLead #historicfirsts #electionresults
🗳️ Election Historic First: Zohran Mamdani, a 34‑year‑old Queens state assemblyman, has been elected mayor of New York City. His win marks his city’s first Muslim and first South Asian mayor, and the youngest in over a century.
#NPLI #PLTI #ParentsWhoLead #historicfirsts #electionresults
#NPLI #PLTI #ParentsWhoLead #historicfirsts #electionresults
November 5, 2025 at 6:35 PM
🗳️ Election Historic First: Zohran Mamdani, a 34‑year‑old Queens state assemblyman, has been elected mayor of New York City. His win marks his city’s first Muslim and first South Asian mayor, and the youngest in over a century.
#NPLI #PLTI #ParentsWhoLead #historicfirsts #electionresults
#NPLI #PLTI #ParentsWhoLead #historicfirsts #electionresults
Each year, we highlight election “firsts” that reflect growing diversity in leadership. These wins matter and they show what’s possible when people stay engaged.
First up: Abigail Spanberger, who was elected as Virginia’s first woman governor.
#NPLI #PLTI #ParentsWhoLead #historicfirsts
First up: Abigail Spanberger, who was elected as Virginia’s first woman governor.
#NPLI #PLTI #ParentsWhoLead #historicfirsts
November 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Each year, we highlight election “firsts” that reflect growing diversity in leadership. These wins matter and they show what’s possible when people stay engaged.
First up: Abigail Spanberger, who was elected as Virginia’s first woman governor.
#NPLI #PLTI #ParentsWhoLead #historicfirsts
First up: Abigail Spanberger, who was elected as Virginia’s first woman governor.
#NPLI #PLTI #ParentsWhoLead #historicfirsts
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Don’t miss The Impact of Family Civics: Research and Real Stories from PLTI and CLTI.
Hear from researchers, PLTI and CLTI parent and youth alumni, and a CLTI teacher in a convo moderated by Zulema Gomez from NPLI.
📅 Today at 3 pm ET
✅ Spanish interpretation
🔗 npli.me/114
Don’t miss The Impact of Family Civics: Research and Real Stories from PLTI and CLTI.
Hear from researchers, PLTI and CLTI parent and youth alumni, and a CLTI teacher in a convo moderated by Zulema Gomez from NPLI.
📅 Today at 3 pm ET
✅ Spanish interpretation
🔗 npli.me/114
November 4, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Only 3 hours left! ⏰
Don’t miss The Impact of Family Civics: Research and Real Stories from PLTI and CLTI.
Hear from researchers, PLTI and CLTI parent and youth alumni, and a CLTI teacher in a convo moderated by Zulema Gomez from NPLI.
📅 Today at 3 pm ET
✅ Spanish interpretation
🔗 npli.me/114
Don’t miss The Impact of Family Civics: Research and Real Stories from PLTI and CLTI.
Hear from researchers, PLTI and CLTI parent and youth alumni, and a CLTI teacher in a convo moderated by Zulema Gomez from NPLI.
📅 Today at 3 pm ET
✅ Spanish interpretation
🔗 npli.me/114
Are you registered yet? 👀 The webinar is happening tomorrow!
Hear from researchers, PLTI and CLTI parent and youth alumni, and a CLTI teacher in a conversation moderated by Zulema Gomez from NPLI.
📅 Nov 4, 3 pm ET
✅ Spanish interpretation
🎥 Recording for registrants only
🔗 npli.me/114
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Hear from researchers, PLTI and CLTI parent and youth alumni, and a CLTI teacher in a conversation moderated by Zulema Gomez from NPLI.
📅 Nov 4, 3 pm ET
✅ Spanish interpretation
🎥 Recording for registrants only
🔗 npli.me/114
#NPLI
November 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Are you registered yet? 👀 The webinar is happening tomorrow!
Hear from researchers, PLTI and CLTI parent and youth alumni, and a CLTI teacher in a conversation moderated by Zulema Gomez from NPLI.
📅 Nov 4, 3 pm ET
✅ Spanish interpretation
🎥 Recording for registrants only
🔗 npli.me/114
#NPLI
Hear from researchers, PLTI and CLTI parent and youth alumni, and a CLTI teacher in a conversation moderated by Zulema Gomez from NPLI.
📅 Nov 4, 3 pm ET
✅ Spanish interpretation
🎥 Recording for registrants only
🔗 npli.me/114
#NPLI
Families are feeling the weight of the #GovernmentShutdown, especially those who rely on #SNAP and other food assistance programs.
Our latest episode of The Bold & The Brave was recorded before the shutdown, but couldn’t be more timely. 🎧 Listen here: npli.me/bb12 📺 Watch here: npli.me/podcast
Our latest episode of The Bold & The Brave was recorded before the shutdown, but couldn’t be more timely. 🎧 Listen here: npli.me/bb12 📺 Watch here: npli.me/podcast
October 30, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Families are feeling the weight of the #GovernmentShutdown, especially those who rely on #SNAP and other food assistance programs.
Our latest episode of The Bold & The Brave was recorded before the shutdown, but couldn’t be more timely. 🎧 Listen here: npli.me/bb12 📺 Watch here: npli.me/podcast
Our latest episode of The Bold & The Brave was recorded before the shutdown, but couldn’t be more timely. 🎧 Listen here: npli.me/bb12 📺 Watch here: npli.me/podcast