Promises and pride: Scott Colom rejoices with young and old on historic night in Mississippi
When he finally arrived at his victory party, Colom walked out to T.I.’s Let ‘Em Know. The audience, still galvanized even after hours of standing, roared
TL;DR
- Scott Colom has been elected as Mississippi's senator-elect.
- The victory party at Tougaloo College drew a diverse crowd of about a thousand people.
- This election is historic, being the first time a Black senator has been sent to Washington from Mississippi since 1875.
- It is also the first Democratic Senate win in Mississippi since 1982.
- Attendees, including elders involved in the Civil Rights Movement and young activists, expressed pride and saw the win as a continuation of past struggles.
- Colom emphasized believing in Mississippi and its potential, referencing state civil rights heroes.
- Congressman Bennie Thompson sees Colom as a partner in Washington who understands key issues facing Mississippi.