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“It is difficult to get Latina and Asian women to speak out. We must make it clear it's not their problem, it's our problem. We need magazines like this one to keep talking about the issue. And know that we women in Congress are with you 100 percent.”

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Juanita Millender-McDonald

Juanita Millender-McDonald was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from California's 37th district. Born on September 7, 1938, she passed away on April 22, 2007. She was a member of the Democratic Party and represented the 37th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1993 to 2007. more

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