February 3rd 2025.
In a momentous news announcement, it was revealed that Pennsylvania State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta had been elected as the Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee. This moment was made even more significant as it occurred on the first day of Black History Month in 2025. Kenyatta shared the exciting news on social media, expressing his gratitude to the Democratic Party and his commitment to rebuilding and strengthening the party for the benefit of our future and working families.
Kenyatta will serve alongside newly-elected Chair Ken Martin, a long-time leader of Minnesota's Democratic Party. Despite his new role, Kenyatta will continue to represent the 181st District of Pennsylvania. Joining him as fellow Vice Chairs are Artie Blanco, a union and Latino civic engagement advocate from Nevada, and David Hogg, a Parkland High School shooting survivor and gun violence activist from Florida. Kenyatta shared his admiration and inspiration for his fellow Vice Chairs, stating that they have been a source of motivation for him for many years.
The 2025 election was not the first time Kenyatta made history. In 2018, he became the first openly LGBTQ+ person of color to be elected to the Pennsylvania General Assembly, and he has continued to break barriers since then. In 2022, Kenyatta made history once again as the first openly LGBTQ+ person of color in American history to run for a U.S. Senate seat. The following year, he was appointed by President Joe Biden to serve as the chair of the Presidential Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans.
During the 2024 general election, Kenyatta received an impressive 3.1 million votes, making him the second-highest total vote for any Democrat on the ticket that year. With leaders like Kenyatta and Martin in place, the new chair is ready to take on the challenges facing the Democratic Party and the country. In his victory speech, Martin made it clear that the party will not back down in the face of adversity, specifically calling out former President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. He emphasized the party's role in not only building infrastructure but also in defining and communicating the stakes of upcoming elections to the American people.
In other news, the FDA has recently revoked the use of FD&C Red No. 3 in food and drugs. This decision comes after years of controversy surrounding the safety of the dye and its potential health risks. The FDA's action is a significant step towards ensuring the well-being of the American people, and it serves as an example of the government's responsibility to protect its citizens.
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