Meet Cheryl Johnson: The Black Woman Leading The House Until A Speaker Is Chosen

Meet Cheryl Johnson: The Black Woman Leading The House Until A Speaker Is Chosen

Essence Magazine:

Bill Clark/ Getty Images By Melissa Noel· Updated January 6, 2023

This week, the House has attempted — and failed — to elect a new speaker 12 times, effectively leaving the chamber in limbo.

It’s the first time in 100 years that the House

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