The world witnessed a historic moment this week, as Laphonza Butler was appointed as the U.S Senator for California. She is the first Black lesbian to openly serve in Congress, the first openly LGBTQ person to represent California in the Senate, and the second Black woman to represent the state in the Senate. Butler's appointment comes as a much-needed ray of hope in a time of political and social upheaval. As political junkies, we couldn't be more excited to witness and celebrate this historic moment in U.S politics.
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