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Ayanna Pressley: It did not seem as if my colleague understood that someone can be diverse and qualified.

On the recordMay 21, 2024
It did not seem as if my colleague understood that someone can be diverse and qualified.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Pressley highlights the misconception that diversity and qualifications are mutually exclusive.

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