According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Black women in the United States face some of the highest rates of intimate partner violence and lethal abuse. Yet, their experiences are often overlooked in policy debates and national conversations.
For decades many Virginia civic leaders have advocated for more diverse candidates to better reflect the electorate. This year, the ethnic diversity of office seekers is historic on both sides of the aisle.
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