profeminist:

“Prior to my election, young Cherokee girls would never hae thought that they might grow up and become chief.”

– Chief Wilma Mankiller

“Today would have marked the 73rd birthday of Wilma Mankiller (1945-2010), the first woman ever elected as Principal Chief of the @CherokeeNation. She served as Chief from 1985–1995.”

TIME’S UP‏

Wilma Mankiller: Every Day is a Good Day

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