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“I've always maintained that black people and women suffer from a presumption of incompetence. The burdens of proof are different. It just gets so tiresome.”

Quote by Carol Moseley Braun

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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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