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 5 Black Queer Pioneers You Need to Know
  In honor of Black History Month, here are five brothers and sisters to appreciate.
 
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          Feb 22, 2017
          
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5 Black Queer Pioneers You Need to Know

In honor of Black History Month, here are five brothers and sisters to appreciate.

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A prison employee told the Daily Mail that Watts gives younger inmates gifts and attention, while other sources alleged closer relationships.

The rebuke at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier came just a day after House Republicans derailed an effort to impeach the Pentagon chief.

SJ Howell becomes the nation’s first transgender or nonbinary state legislative party leader, while Zephyr will serve as a minority whip.

Twenty-six-year-old Republican nominee Michael Alfonso may have powerful connections, but one especially prominent feature is stealing the spotlight.

The homeland security secretary, who owns dozens of properties, met Rep. Jason Smith during bipartisan congressional workouts more than a decade ago.

In addition to Senator-elect Chris Pappas, voters sent several out candidates to Washington, D.C., as well as state houses across America.