"Former Federal Inmate Don Scott Sworn in as Virginia's First Black House Speaker"
Don Scott Jr. made history by being sworn in as Virginia's first Black speaker of the House of Delegates. Despite a non-traditional path to the chamber, including serving time in federal prison, Scott has risen to the top post after being elected to the legislature in 2019. Now facing the challenge of maneuvering a slim majority in the House amid divided government, Scott plans to target a long list of priorities, including divisive issues like abortion and gun control. His historic swearing-in took place in Richmond, a city with a significant historical context as the former capital of the confederacy.