Erick Russell Makes History as the First Black Openly Gay Statewide Elected Official in the US
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on January 8, 2023
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Connecticut State Treasurer Erick Russell
Democrat Erick Russell made history as he was sworn in on Wednesday (Jan. 4) as Connecticut state treasurer, making him the first Black member of the LGBTQ+ community to win a statewide office anywhere in the U.S.
