gov-and-politics1.75 min readJoseline Peña-Melnyk Elected Maryland's First Afro-Latina House SpeakerDel. Joseline Peña-Melnyk is set to become the first Afro-Latina and first immigrant to preside over the Maryland House of Delegates, having secured the support of the Democratic Caucus for the upcoming special session and election.1 month ago•Source: Maryland MattersView original source