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How Black Women Continue to Shape American Democracy

Shirley Chisholm paved the way. We’re carrying the torch forward.

Shirley Chisholm paved the way. We’re carrying the torch forward.


This content originally appeared on The Progressive — A voice for peace, social justice, and the common good and was authored by Irene Monroe.


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