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Rashida Tlaib: I grew up in the most beautiful, Blackest city in the country, the city of Detroit.

On the recordDecember 4, 2024
I grew up in the most beautiful, Blackest city in the country, the city of Detroit.
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Rashida Tlaib
Democratic · Michigan

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Tlaib emphasizes her roots in Detroit to highlight issues affecting the city.

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