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Don Scott becomes first Black Speaker in Virginia Legislature's 400-year history

Jahd Khalil

January 10, 2024 / 11:35 pm

Del. Don Scott, a rising star among Virginia Democrats with a unique story, was voted in as speaker of the Virginia Statehouse.

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