Women of Color in Politics | San Francisco Public Library

An American Journey

by Harris, Kamala

eBook - 2019

First South Asian and second Black woman elected to the US Senate. First South Asian and second Black woman elected to the US Senate. Show less

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History of Women of Color in U.S. Politics | CAWP

https://cawp.rutgers.edu/history-women-color-us-politics

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A list of women of color in U.S. politics from the Senate down to mayors. Also has links to information on women of color currently serving in elective office and a quick list of "firsts" for women of color in politics. A list of women of color in U.S. politics from the Senate down to mayors. Also has links to information on women of color currently serving in elective office and a quick list of "firsts" for women of color in politics. Show less

Our Time Is Now

Power, Purpose, and the Fight for A Fair America

by Abrams, Stacey

Book - 2020

Democratic candidate for governor of Georgia, Stacey Abrams, on her fight against voter suppression. Democratic candidate for governor of Georgia, Stacey Abrams, on her fight against voter suppression. Show less

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Forty Years

Memoirs From the Pages of A Newspaper

by Bass, Charlotta A.

Book - 1960

Charlotta Bass made history as the first woman of color to serve as speaker a state house. Charlotta Bass made history as the first woman of color to serve as speaker a state house. Show less

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For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics

by Brazile, Donna

Downloadable Audiobook - 2018

A history of American history from the vantage point of four women who have lived and worked behind the scenes in politics for over thirty years - Donna Brazile, Yolanda Caraway, Leah Daughtry, and Minyon Moore A history of American history from the vantage point of four women who have lived and worked behind the scenes in politics for over thirty years - Donna Brazile, Yolanda Caraway, Leah Daughtry, and Minyon Moore Show less

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Behind the Smile

A Story of Carol Moseley Braun's Historic Senate Campaign

by Morris, Jeannie

Book - 2015

Carol Moseley Braun made history as the first Black woman and the first woman of color to be elected to the U.S. Senate. Carol Moseley Braun made history as the first Black woman and the first woman of color to be elected to the U.S. Senate. Show less

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Shirley Chisholm

Catalyst for Change, 1926-2005

by Winslow, Barbara

Book - 2014

Shirley Chisholm made history as the first Black woman to serve in Congress. Shirley Chisholm made history as the first Black woman to serve in Congress. Show less

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Freedom Is A Constant Struggle

by Davis, Angela

eBook - 2016

Political activist Angela Davis twice ran for Vice President as a candidate for the Communist Party USA. Political activist Angela Davis twice ran for Vice President as a candidate for the Communist Party USA. Show less

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Tammy Duckworth

by Cham, Stephanie

Book - 2018

Tammy Duckworth made history as the first Thai American woman and first woman with a disability elected to Congress. Tammy Duckworth made history as the first Thai American woman and first woman with a disability elected to Congress. Show less

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Fannie Lou Hamer

The Life of A Civil Rights Icon

by Bracey, Earnest N.

Book - 2011

Fannie Lou Hamer rose to prominence in the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, an intrepid group which tried to unseat the predominantly white Democrats of Mississippi during the 1964 Democratic National Convention. Fannie Lou Hamer rose to prominence in the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, an intrepid group which tried to unseat the predominantly white Democrats of Mississippi during the 1964 Democratic National Convention. Show less

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Finding My Voice

My Journey to the West Wing and the Path Forward

by Jarrett, Valerie

Book - 2019

Valerie Jarrett reflects on her years in the Obama White House, where she served as the president's personal advisor. Valerie Jarrett reflects on her years in the Obama White House, where she served as the president's personal advisor. Show less

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Barbara Jordan

American Hero

by Rogers, Mary Beth

Book - 1998

Barbara Jordan made history as the first Black woman elected to Congress from the South and the first to deliver the keynote address at a national party convention. Barbara Jordan made history as the first Black woman elected to Congress from the South and the first to deliver the keynote address at a national party convention. Show less

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Renegade for Peace and Justice

Congresswoman Barbara Lee Speaks for Me

by Lee, Barbara

Book - 2008

Barbara Lee's extraordinary life and political career from her early upbringing in El Paso, Texas, through her years in Oakland, California, with the Black Panther Party, to her service in the U.S. Congress. Barbara Lee's extraordinary life and political career from her early upbringing in El Paso, Texas, through her years in Oakland, California, with the Black Panther Party, to her service in the U.S. Congress. Show less

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Loretta Lynch

First African American Woman Attorney General

by Braun, Eric

Book - 2016

Loretta Lynch made history as the first Black woman and the second woman to serve as U.S. Attorney General. Loretta Lynch made history as the first Black woman and the second woman to serve as U.S. Attorney General. Show less

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Patsy Mink

by Cham, Stephanie

Book - 2018

Patsy Mink made history as the first woman of color and the first woman of Asian-Pacific Islander descent in the House of Representatives. Patsy Mink made history as the first woman of color and the first woman of Asian-Pacific Islander descent in the House of Representatives. Show less

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Fighter, Phenom, Changemaker

by Gupta, Prachi

eBook - 2019

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made history as the youngest congresswoman in U.S. history. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made history as the youngest congresswoman in U.S. history. Show less

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This Is What America Looks Like

by Omar, Ilhan

Downloadable Audiobook - 2020

Ilhan Omar together with Rashida Tlaib made history as the first Muslim women elected to Congress. Ilhan Omar together with Rashida Tlaib made history as the first Muslim women elected to Congress. Show less

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No Higher Honor

A Memoir of My Years in Washington

by Rice, Condoleezza

eBook - 2011

Condoleezza Rice made history as the first woman to hold the post of National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice made history as the first woman to hold the post of National Security Advisor Show less

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Tough Love

My Story of the Things Worth Fighting for

by Rice, Susan E.

Book - 2019

Susan Rice, national security adviser and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations under Barack Obama, reflects on her career during the Clinton and Obama administrations. Susan Rice, national security adviser and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations under Barack Obama, reflects on her career during the Clinton and Obama administrations. Show less

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Dream in Color

How the Sánchez Sisters Are Making History in Congress

by Sanchez, Linda

Book - 2008

Congresswomen Linda and Loretta Sanchez on their compelling life story. Congresswomen Linda and Loretta Sanchez on their compelling life story. Show less

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My Beloved World

by Sotomayor, Sonia

eBook - 2013

Sonia Sotomayor made history as the first Hispanic and only third female member of the United States Supreme Court. Sonia Sotomayor made history as the first Hispanic and only third female member of the United States Supreme Court. Show less

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The Women of the 116th Congress

Portraits of Power

eBook - 2019

Celebration of the many history-making women in the 116th Congress, the most diverse and inclusive in U.S. history. Celebration of the many history-making women in the 116th Congress, the most diverse and inclusive in U.S. history. Show less

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Learn how you can safely pick up your requested items through our new SFPL to Go service. Learn how you can safely pick up your requested items through our new SFPL to Go service. Show less