Laphonza Butler, an outspoken advocate of progressive equality legislation who. has reportedly raised a child with partner Neneki Lee, will become the first openly black lesbian to serve in the US Senate.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has confirmed Butler will take over the California Senate seat the late Feinstein held for just shy of 31 years.
Taking to Twitter to announce the decision, Butler noted Laphonza “has spent her entire career fighting for women and girls and has been a fierce advocate for working people.”
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