Ali Steed-Condoleezza Rice

Condoleezza Rice is the first black woman and second woman period to hold the position as national secretary advisor. She then went on to become the first black woman to serve as Secretary of State. One of her most famous quotes on her life is “I think my father thought I might be president of the United States. I think he would’ve been satisfied with secretary of state. I’m a foreign policy person and to have a chance to serve my country as the nation’s chief diplomat at a time of peril and consequence, that was enough.” Condoleezza Rice shows to be a true person who cares for her country and its perseverance. Born in Alabama during the early 50’s, Rice was exposed to a great deal of racism. Educationally she did not let these tribulations hold her back. She worked her way all the way until she earned her PH D. from the University of Denver’s Graduate School of International Studies in 1981. She soon became a political science professor teaching at Standford University. In 1993 she earned the title as the first African-American to serve as provost at Standford.
Throughout the mid 80’s and 90’s Condoleezza Rice spent her time holding a few different positions within the government. The year of 2001 was when she really began to break down barriers as she became the first black woman to serve US. Secretary of State. She set forth her department on a mission to build and sustain a democratic, well- governed state around the world. Aside from Rice’s power roles in government she has also found the time to write three different books all dealing with politics and issues around the world. Most recently, Condoleezza Rice with the accompany of Darla Moore both became the first women members of a golf club that has been traditionally known to turn down women dating back since 1933. Recently at a conference the republican supporter gave a heart lifting speech where she shared her passion for education and public service. She told of her plans to go back and teach at Standford University. She also voiced how her goals are to be an educator rather than a politician.
Condoleezza Rice is a woman who we need more of in today’s society. We need more women who are willing to teach, share, and uplift others so that we all may have what it takes to be successful in whatever light we choose. She represents women in a positive eye despite her past downsides in the media. She is a living example of a successful woman who knows how to push through tough times and is always looking to climb the next step in life. She stands as a groundbreaking leader and example for black people and women alone.

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