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November 19, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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In two weeks, we’re hosting “Shape New Jersey’s Future and Yours: Appointments to State Boards and Commissions,” a practical workshop on how the appointments process works and how you can prepare to serve. Register: go.rutgers.edu/Appoint
Shape New Jersey’s Future and Yours: Appointments to State Boards and Commissions
Register Here This event is hosted in partnership with the Women's Political Caucus of New Jersey. More speakers and panel details to come!
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November 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
In two weeks, we’re hosting “Shape New Jersey’s Future and Yours: Appointments to State Boards and Commissions,” a practical workshop on how the appointments process works and how you can prepare to serve. Register: go.rutgers.edu/Appoint
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November 17, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Her swearing-in marks a record number of Latinas serving in the U.S. House (19) and in Congress overall (20), along with record highs for Democratic women — 95 in the House and 111 in Congress.
November 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Her swearing-in marks a record number of Latinas serving in the U.S. House (19) and in Congress overall (20), along with record highs for Democratic women — 95 in the House and 111 in Congress.
In Washington, she chaired the Democratic Caucus’s Task Force on Poverty and co-founded the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls. Throughout her career, she has worked to elevate the voices of those without a seat at the table.
November 12, 2025 at 5:16 PM
In Washington, she chaired the Democratic Caucus’s Task Force on Poverty and co-founded the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls. Throughout her career, she has worked to elevate the voices of those without a seat at the table.
She was the first Black woman to serve as Assembly majority leader, and as the chair of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee.
November 12, 2025 at 5:16 PM
She was the first Black woman to serve as Assembly majority leader, and as the chair of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee.
The first Black woman to represent New Jersey in Congress, Rep. Watson Coleman began her public service career in the New Jersey General Assembly, where she served eight consecutive terms.
November 12, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The first Black woman to represent New Jersey in Congress, Rep. Watson Coleman began her public service career in the New Jersey General Assembly, where she served eight consecutive terms.
Learn about the interesting circumstances that led to this record in January:
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November 5, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Learn about the interesting circumstances that led to this record in January:
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