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Oct 2024
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Who was the first Black woman to run for...

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2024 is an election year, where Americans will vote for a new president. Join Joy and co-host to Em as they learn all about what it takes to be President, and hear about Shirley Chisholm, a trailblazer who was the first Black woman ever to run for the office. Plus, a brand new game of First Things First! This episode was sponsored by:Greenlight - Help your k ... Show More
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