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Bridging the Gender Gap - Women in Politics in the USA

15
May 2024
Fatine Cherkaoui & Roxy Ndebumadu
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Society
Gender

In this episode of Bridging the Gender Gap, we delve into the journey of 2023 ADEL alumna Roxy Ndebumadu, the youngest and first African American woman to serve as Bowie City Councilwoman for District 4 in Maryland, USA. Roxy shares the challenges she faced, insights into the struggles of women of color in politics, and the role of innovation in shaping the future of American politics. She also discusses the power of storytelling in political advocacy. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about breaking barriers and empowering women in politics.

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