Scott Colom makes history in Mississippi as first Black senator in more than 140 years
Summary
Democrat Scott Colom won Mississippi’s Senate race, becoming the first Black person directly elected to the state’s Senate. He will be the first Black senator to serve in Mississippi since 1881. The article also reports on a nationwide strike in Spain and a planned memorial for fans’ ashes at Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium.Key Facts
- Colom won the Mississippi Senate race several days after the U.S. midterm elections.
- He is the first Black senator directly elected by Mississippi voters.
- He will be the first Black senator to serve in Mississippi since 1881.
- Spain held its first nationwide 24-hour strike in 14 years on Wednesday, November 11.
- Hundreds of thousands of protesters marched in Barcelona, Madrid and other cities.
- The strike took place about two weeks before Spain’s snap general election.
- Barcelona plans to create 26,000 memorial niches for fans’ ashes at Camp Nou.
- The reported prices are €6,000 for 50 years or €10,000 for eternity, with annual maintenance fees.
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