As we reflect on Rev. Jesse Jackson's legacy this week, we’re honoring leaders who helped build that movement.
Today’s #HiddenFigures feature highlights Rev. Willie Barrow, faith leader and organizer.
Learn more in today’s feature.
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Parents and children create real change when they have solid tools and support. Your Giving Tuesday donation helps NPLI train facilitators, guide sites, and expand PLTI and CLTI to more communities.
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🗳️ Election Historic First: Dorcey Applyrs has been elected Mayor of Albany, New York, becoming the city’s first Black mayor. A former city auditor and Common Council member, Applyrs brings years of local‑government experience into her historic new role.
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🗳️ Election Historic First: Mary Sheffield has been elected Mayor of Detroit, becoming the first woman to hold the office in the city’s history. She previously served as Detroit City Council President and was first elected to the Council at age 26.
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🗳️ Election Historic First: May Nivar has been elected to the Virginia House of Delegates representing District 57. She is the first Chinese American to serve in the state legislature and brings experience as a business leader and community advocate.
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🗳️ Election Historic First: Sharon Owens has been elected as the first Black mayor of Syracuse. Previously the city's deputy mayor, Owens will assume office as the 55th mayor, marking a milestone in the city’s leadership history.
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🗳️ Election Historic First: Kaohly Her has been elected Mayor of St. Paul, becoming the city’s first woman and first Hmong American to hold the position. Her journey from refugee roots into public service reflects extraordinary representation.
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🗳️ Election Historic First: Kelsea Bond (they / them) has been elected to the Atlanta City Council for District 2, becoming the youngest member and a nonbinary leader committed to affordable housing, worker‑rights, and public transit.
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🗳️ Election Historic First: Zohran Mamdani, a 34‑year‑old Queens state assemblyman, has been elected mayor of New York City. His win marks his city’s first Muslim and first South Asian mayor, and the youngest in over a century.
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Each year, we highlight election “firsts” that reflect growing diversity in leadership. These wins matter and they show what’s possible when people stay engaged.
First up: Abigail Spanberger, who was elected as Virginia’s first woman governor.
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Happy Birthday to our co-worker and friend, Betty Sánchez! You support PLTI sites with heart and help new leaders find their voice. Enjoy your day and your favorite books, Betty. 🎉📚✨
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It’s here! 💜 Our 2025 PLTI National Training recap from Minneapolis is live, with highlights, reflections, and tons of photos. 📸 Dive in and relive the magic: npli.me/recap2025
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She dreamed of flying as a child in India, and became the first woman of Indian origin in space.
Who was Kalpana Chawla? Learn more in today’s Hidden Figures feature and by visiting npli.me/mmg7x
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Happy Mother’s Day to the mothers, aunties, grandmothers, sisters, caregivers, and parent leaders who lead with love and courage. We see you, we thank you, and we celebrate you today and every day. Your impact is felt far beyond your family. 💜 #NPLI #PLTI #MothersDay2025 #ParentsWhoLead
You know the N95 mask. But do you know who invented it?
Peter Tsai’s filter technology protected millions, and he returned from retirement to help improve it during the pandemic.
Learn more about Peter in today’s #HiddenFigures feature and by visiting npli.me/meexj
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Before Chinese American women had full citizenship rights, one woman cast her vote anyway and made history.
Who was Tye Leung Schulze, and why does her story still matter today?
Learn more in today’s #HiddenFigures feature and by visiting npli.me/rj8xe.
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Today’s Hidden Figures feature is Beulah Louise Henry, a self-taught inventor who created inventions that made everyday life easier for the general public. Who was Beulah, and what were some of her innovations? Find out in today’s feature.
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📣 El futuro de la educación pública está en peligro. Una nueva orden ejecutiva amenaza los programas que atienden a estudiantes y familias en todo el país. Lee la respuesta completa de NPLI y lo que esto podría significar para tu comunidad 📲 npli.me/ed324s
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📣 The future of public education is at risk. A new executive order threatens programs that serve students and families across the country. Read NPLI's full response and what this could mean for your community 📲 npli.me/ed324
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Today’s #HiddenFigures feature is Mitsuye Endo, a civil rights figure whose quiet resistance helped end the incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII. Who was Mitsuye Endo, and how did she help restore civil liberties for thousands? Find out in today’s feature.
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📢 Don’t forget! The second session of Representation Matters 2025 is tomorrow!
Missed the first one? No problem! Join us for this free, virtual training on running for office or serving in public leadership.
📅 March 8 | ⏰ 10:00 AM ET
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See you there!
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🧪 Today’s Hidden Figures feature is Alice Augusta Ball, a chemist and professor whose breakthrough at the age of 23 changed medicine forever. Learn more about her work and life in today’s feature.
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📰 Today’s Hidden Figures feature is Alice Allison Dunnigan.
She was the first Black woman accredited to cover the White House, Congress, and the Supreme Court and paved the way for future Black women in political reporting. Learn more in today’s feature.
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