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Tim Scott, Black senator

The Hill on MSN · 4d

Scott becomes longest-serving Black senator

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has become the longest-serving Black senator in U.S. history, as the 119th Congress begins on Friday. Scott was appointed to the Senate in 2012 by then-Gov. Nikki Haley (R) after Sen.

CNN on MSN · 4d

Tim Scott celebrates historic milestone as longest-serving Black US senator

With the start of the 119th Congress on Friday, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott will become the longest-serving Black Senator in the United States. Scott will also serve as the first Black Chairman of a Senate standing committee,

Black Enterprise · 1d

Tim Scott Becomes Longest-Tenured Black Senator In History

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott became the longest tenured Black senator in American history passing Sen. Edward Brooke.

Hosted on MSN · 4d

Tim Scott makes history as longest-serving black senator

Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) became the longest-serving black senator on Friday when he was sworn into the 119th Congress. The previous longest-serving black senator was former Massachusetts Sen. Edward Brooke,

WJCL on MSN · 3d

Sen. Tim Scott makes history as longest-serving Black senator in US history

South Carolina U.S. Sen. Tim Scott made history Friday as the longest-serving Black senator in U.S. history. The North Charleston native wrote on X, "This milestone reinforces the staggering progress we've made and experience in America.

USA TODAY on MSN · 4d

Tim Scott becomes longest serving Black senator

The title of longest-serving Black senator was previously held by Sen. Edward Brooke (R-Mass.) who served two full terms from 1967 to 1979.

Tim Scott becomes longest-serving Black U.S. senator but his legacy sparks debate

Despite Scott’s historic milestone, Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright criticized the South Carolina senator’s legislative record and whether it improved the […]

Senator's Husband Refuses To Shake Hands With Harris

WATCH: Internet Drags Husband Of GOP Senator Who Seems Not To Want to Shake VP Harris' Hand

After it was finished, the women shook hands and Harris thanked Fischer for her work. However, when Harris turned to Fischer’s husband, Bruce, to shake his hand he refused to do so. This disrespectful move left Harris stunned and noticeably uncomfortable.

The New York Times · 11h

Denying a Handshake to Harris, Senator’s Husband Draws Criticism

The husband of Senator Deb Fischer, Republican of Nebraska, drew criticism online when he failed to accept a handshake offered by Vice President Kamala D. Harris at his wife’s ceremonial swearing-in.

Republican's Husband Goes Viral After Refusing to Shake Kamala Harris' Hand

A video showing the husband of a Republican senator refusing to shake Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris' hand took off online Monday, after the awkward moment in the Senate on Friday. The clip,

AFRO News names selects Senator Angela D. Alsobrooks as person of the year

Senator Angela D. Alsobrooks is named the 2024 AFRO Person of the Year for her dedication to public service and transformative leadership.

Making History: Tim Scott Now Longest-Serving Black Senator

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has made history Friday. Scott became the longest-serving African American in the 235-year history of ...

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Tim Scott becomes longest-serving Black senator in US history

Sixty years after Black Americans gained the right to vote in the United States through the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Sen.

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