Black political power

MS NOW -  A new era of Black political power is coming to Washington. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., now the minority leader, is on track to become the first Black speaker of the House. A record number of Black senators will take office in January. And the Congressional Black Caucus, which spent the past year bracing for losses, will instead begin the next Congress with more members than ever.

Black voters helped make it all happen, fueling Democratic gains deep into Republican territory in last week’s midterm elections. The results have set the stage for one of the most influential classes A new era of Black political power is coming to Washington.