Moseley Braun, Carol
1947- · Contribution: 1992
Law & Civil Rights
First African American woman elected to the U.S. Senate
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1947-
- Category
- Law & Civil Rights
Impact on the world
Moseley Braun shattered the Senate's barrier for Black women, proving a Black woman could win statewide election to the nation's most exclusive legislative body.
Sources
- U.S. Senate Historical Office
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