Looking back on historic firsts with Jean Augustine

With Black History Month beginning this week, we are looking back on the career of a political pioneer. Faiza Amin speaks with Jean Augustine on her history making moments and continued calls for change.

Feb 01, 2021, 5:34 PM

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