From the Black Book Talk Vault: Avel Gordly: "Remembering the Power of Words"
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This episode honors Avel Gordly and reflects on the significance of her contributions to political representation and the power of words.
[This program originally aired May 5, 2011. We rebroadcast it August 1, 2024 when Kamala Harris became the first Black woman nominated candidate for President. We are airing again today to honor the memory of our hero, Avel Gordly, the first Black woman to win a seat i...
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