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"She was very aware of the fact that she was a pioneer."
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Louvenia Bright"While Bright was many things — devoted teacher, mother of two, advocate for racial equity — serving as a Vermont lawmaker was one of her proudest achievements."
Louvenia Dorsey Bright was an American politician who served in the Vermont House of Representatives from 1988 to 1994. She was Vermont's first Black woman legislator.
"She was very aware of the fact that she was a pioneer."
"Paved the way with humility, grace and intention for her and other women of color."
"Hers was a life of purpose, and I will always be grateful that she walked the halls of the Statehouse before me so I could feel a greater sense of belonging."
"She loved it. She threw herself into it wholeheartedly. To me, it was probably the pinnacle of her professional life."
"She was actually more of an activist than a politician."
"She didnt think shed win her first campaign, but her years of community involvement and a catchy slogan (“The Time is Right for Bright”) helped her secure a seat she held for three terms."