Why This Black Woman Running For Congress In Oregon Could Be A Gamechanger

Essence Magazine:

By Melissa Noel ·Updated September 19, 2023

Oregon state Rep. Janelle Bynum is an experienced engineer, small business owner, wife, mom of four, and the only Black woman in the Oregon House of Representatives. 

As a state lawmaker, Bynum has shown significant policy expertise and represented House District 39 (formerly HD 51) for four terms over the past six years.

Bynum recently announced her run for the Democratic nomination in Oregon’s 5th

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