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Women Of Color In Politics

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In national and local races, more women of color are running for elected office and winning. We sat down with four local leaders: Portland City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty, Multnomah County Commissioner Susheela Jayapal, TriMet board member Kathy Wai and Color PAC executive director Ana del Rocio. We discuss their unique leadership styles, the challenges of being a non-white woman in office and the impact women of color have on politics in Oregon.

Ana del Rocio, executive director of Color PAC, poses for a portrait in her office in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. Color PAC aims to make running for office easier for people of color.
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Ana del Rocio, executive director of Color PAC, poses for a portrait in her office in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. Color PAC aims to make running for office easier for people of color.

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Samantha Matsumoto