Austin state Sen. Kimberly Lightford (7th) was the youngest African-American woman to be appointed to the Illinois Senate and says sexism was evident, but being intimidated by others now has disappeared.
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Austin state Sen. Kimberly Lightford (7th) was the youngest African-American woman to be appointed to the Illinois Senate and says sexism was evident, but being intimidated by others now has disappeared.