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Title: In first, black trans woman headed to Dem convention
Post by: Shana A on March 28, 2008, 06:54:14 AM
In first, black trans woman headed to Dem convention
Richmond, a Clinton delegate, would be happy with Obama as nominee

http://www.washblade.com/2008/3-28/news/national/12293.cfm (http://www.washblade.com/2008/3-28/news/national/12293.cfm)

Friday, March 28, 2008

Marisa Richmond has been involved in national political conventions since 1980, when she worked on Sen. Edward Kennedy's bid for president.

But this election year will likely be more memorable for Richmond, as she is set to become the first black transgender delegate to the Democratic National Convention.