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Mondaire Jones, historymaking gay congressman, elected House freshman leader
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metroweekly.comMondaire Jones continues to make history, after one of the first Black gay men elected to Congress was chosen by his elected peers to become the freshman Democratic representative in the House.The New York Democrat was unanimously picked top be freshman leader, a role that requires him to act as spokesperson for the newest members of Congress and represent them in weekly meetings with House leadership.In a press release, Jones’ office called it the “most influential role available to a freshman member of Congress.”“I’m proud to be part of the boldest, most diverse Congress in American history, and we’re ready to get to work on behalf of the American people,” Jones said in a statement. “We know that if we want to see the meaningful change.
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John and Johannes ‘fully anticipated’ hate over Strictly partnership after bullying ordeal
Strictly Come Dancing partner, Johannes Radebe, were expecting to receive abuse when they took part in the BBC dance show as the first all-male couple.Speaking recently on That Gaby Roslin Podcast, John said: “I guess, we knew it was going to happen. We fully anticipated a bit of hate.“Johannes, being a black man as well, he anticipated a bit of racial hate, which he got.
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