For New Jersey Globe readers who enjoy political history, here’s our partial list of African American trailblazers who helped open the door to new opportunities in New Jersey government and politics.
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State Sen. Wynona Lipman (D-Newark) was the first African American woman to serve in the New Jersey State Senate. (PHOTO COURTESY OF WYNONA'S HOUSE)
Fourteen New Jersey trailblazers
Some you’ve heard of, some you probably have not
By David Wildstein, January 21 2019 9:25 am
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After dropping presidential bid, Sanders can still win delegates from N.J.
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