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“The Islamic community today is faced with a new version of an old struggle. My late mother used to say it doesn't matter whether you came to this country on the Mayflower or on a slave ship, through Ellis Island or the Rio Grande. We're all in the same boat now.”

Quote by Carol Moseley Braun

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Carol Moseley Braun
Carol Moseley Braun

Carol Moseley Braun is a notable figure in American politics, becoming the first African American woman to be elected to the United States Senate. Born on August 16, 1947, she has made substantial contributions to the political and civil rights landscape in the United States. more

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