Charlene Mitchell, first Black woman in presidential race, dies at 92
She led the Communist Party ticket in the 1968 election and later joined battles against racial injustice and South African apartheid.
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She led the Communist Party ticket in the 1968 election and later joined battles against racial injustice and South African apartheid.
She was one of the most best-known and most widely respected American Communist leaders.
By Ryan Shepard This year, Kamala Harris made history as the first Black woman to be sworn-in as Vice President of the United States. As she was sworn in, Kamala Harris donned an all-purple outfit in a nod to Shirley Chisholm, one of the first Black women to run for President. In four to eight years, Harris may try to finish what Chisholm started in 1972. As Vice President, Harris is positioned to make a serious run to become the first Black woman to serve as President of the United States. Before the day comes for Harris to decide whether or not to run for President again, let's look back...
By Ryan Shepard This year, Kamala Harris made history as the first Black woman to be sworn-in as Vice President of the United States. As she was sworn in, Kamala Harris donned an all-purple outfit in a nod to Shirley Chisholm, one of the first Black women to run for President. In four to eight years, Harris may try to finish what Chisholm started in 1972. As Vice President, Harris is positioned to make a serious run to become the first Black woman to serve as President of the United States. Before the day comes for Harris to decide whether or not to run for President again, let's look back...