Cora Belle Reynolds Anderson (1882-1950) was the first Native American woman elected to state legislature. She was elected in Michigan State (1925-1926).
She was from the La Pointe band of the Chippewa tribe (Ojibwe).
She focused on issues of public health and welfare.
#WomensHistoryMonth
She was from the La Pointe band of the Chippewa tribe (Ojibwe).
She focused on issues of public health and welfare.
#WomensHistoryMonth
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That has been part of the scheme that has helped this to happen. How they trained Americans to ignore subtle warnings signs of corruption and abuse by White Men that are actually huge warning signs!
Brokenhead Ojibwe
On left with sister Rosie.
So many WOMEN
Who stand up and fight
Thank you Cora
Thank you to all the WOMEN who came before us
My Canadian/Michigan Aunts and Mothers looked similar and no mistaking…
I see her face in mine.