Howard University Elects Its First Transgender Student Body President

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Jay Jones, a political science major and rising senior, has been elected as the Student Association President for 2024-2025 at Howard University, making her the first transgender woman to hold this position at the historically Black institution. Currently, she is interning with Chase Bank’s Leadership Development Program.

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Jones was motivated by her previous experience as vice president and aimed to make a significant impact with her presidency. Her campaign, ONWARD, focused on improving student experiences in housing, academics, safety, legacy, and community.

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She is also spearheading Project Onward, an initiative to engage young voters and increase diverse representation in politics.Jones has received considerable support, stating, “The ceiling is never the ceiling, and I am so grateful I have people in my life who tell me I can go higher.”

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