Who was Wilma Mankiller?

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Who was Wilma Mankiller?

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May 10, 2010

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Wilma Mankiller was the first female to be elected Chief of the Cherokee Nation. Molly and Cristen celebrate the life and accomplishments of Mankiller and discuss the role of feminism in American Indian communities in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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May 10, 2010

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