For the first time in more than 20 years, one of Nova Scotia’s oldest and largest Black communities will be represented by a Black MLA — regardless of which party wins.

All three declared candidates in the Preston riding are Black. It’s believed to be the first time in the province’s history any riding has had a slate of all-Black candidates.

“I think it really speaks to the fact that we are now at the table,” said Liberal candidate Angela Simmonds.

“We’re having more of a platform. We have the confidence to actually believe that we can run for these powerful positions.”