Breaking the ‘pale and male’ barrier
Former Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley has usually been the only African American, female diplomat in the room. It’s a reflection, she tells Mary C. Curtis, of how few Black women — or women in general — are senior diplomats. Abercrombie-Winstanley makes the case for diversity in national security, talks about her role in creating the organization Leadership Council for Women in National Security and why she is hopeful that change is on the horizon.
Show Notes:
- Rogers likely to become top Armed Services Republican
- Lamar! bids farewell, says Senate not voting on big issues is a ‘waste of talent’
- Scott moves one step closer to House Agriculture chairmanship
- ‘No corporate PAC’ pledges hit record in 2020, but may face uncertainty in 2022
- House releases 2021 legislative calendar
