Carol+Moseley-Braun

Carol Moseley-Braun was born August 14, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois. From 1993-1999 she was a lawyer and politician who represented the state of Illinois. In the year of 2009, she was the first, and so far only, African-American woman to be elected into the United States Senate. From 1999 to 2001 she was the United States embassador for New Zeland. In the 2004 presidential election, she was one of the democratic candidates for the United States. Carol Moseley-Braun is important because of the fact she is the first African-American woman to become a United States senator in any state. This is important because she can become an inspiration to not only other African-Americans, but the woman population in general. Running for office in the 2004 is also a big jump for the African-American community because at the time there hadn't even been an African-American male to become president. For her to not only be an African-American, but also a woman and try to run for office, it shows that she is trying to change the culture in our government from being predominantly white, to including other cultures as well.

The American population can learn a lot from Carol Moseley-Braun and her journey into the United States senate. We can learn that anyone can try and accomplish anything. If you think you can do something, you should go out and try to do it. For example, she not only wanted to become the first African-American president, but the first female president. Although she lost the election, it is a huge inspiration to all. We can also learn that women of different cultures belong in the government. The majority of our government is mostly white males. With her and other black figures in the government, it will change the culture in America so it includes all Americans of all colors.