She the President

Shattering the Glass Ceiling (2020) Key Figures: Kamala Harris, Stacey Abrams, Deb Haaland Kamala Harris’s election as the first female, Black, and South Asian Vice President in 2020 shattered glass ceilings across multiple identities. Her win was bolstered by leaders like Stacey Abrams, who combated voter suppression, and Deb Haaland, who became one of the first Native American women in Congress. Together, they represent a new era of diverse women in leadership roles.

Breaking Political Barriers (2016) Key Figures: Hillary Clinton, Shirley Chisholm, Loretta Sanchez Hillary Clinton’s nomination as the first female major-party candidate for president in 2016 was a historic breakthrough. Clinton’s campaign was built on the groundwork laid by Shirley Chisholm, who, in 1972, was the first Black woman to run for president. Loretta Sanchez, an early Latina leader in Congress, also broke barriers, advocating for increased representation and equality in government.