She opened the doors that many Black women in politics have walked through. She was resilient and faced so many obstacles and persisted in spite of them all.
I can’t speak for NY as a state, but in my Brooklyn public schools she was a staple in the curriculum. My black female teachers made sure we know about Harriet, Madame CJ, Rosa, and Shirley. Representation matters.
She opened the doors that many Black women in politics have walked through. She was resilient and faced so many obstacles and persisted in spite of them all.
ReplyDeleteI can’t speak for NY as a state, but in my Brooklyn public schools she was a staple in the curriculum. My black female teachers made sure we know about Harriet, Madame CJ, Rosa, and Shirley. Representation matters.
ReplyDeleteMany Blacks wouldn't support her POTUS run.
ReplyDeleteThanks Shirley
ReplyDeleteShe was most definitely a trailblazer.
ReplyDeleteYes!
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