Clayton County has the most Black women in office in the US, and they’re preserving the legacy – WABE
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on May 15, 2022
Georgia’s gubernatorial race this year could yield the first Black woman in a governor’s office in U.S. history, but Black women have long been leaders in the state.
One county is ensuring future generations of Black girls know that legacy.
State Rep. Sandra Scott of Rex was on a call with Black Women Run, Black Women Vote — a national coalition of organizers — when someone surprised her.
“One of the leaders on the call was saying that Clayton County has the most Black elected women,” Scott said. “I was like, Clayton . . .
