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Faye Wattleton was not a background figure in American policy… she was a force. Rising from a background in nursing and public health, she became the first woman and the first Black woman to serve as president of Planned Parenthood. That alone would’ve been historic. What made her legacy heavier was how unapologetically she reframed the conversation around healthcare, autonomy, and leadership. She didn’t speak softly to make others comfortable. She spoke clearly to make systems accountable. At a time when Black women were routinely excluded from national policy leadership, Wattleton stood at the center of it, shaping debates that still ripple today. Her work bridged healthcare, civil rights, and feminism without asking permission from any one camp. She proved that authority doesn’t have to ask to be legitimized… it just shows up prepared. #FayeWattleton #AmericanHistory #WomenInLeadership #PublicHealth #PolicyAndPower #HealthcareAdvocacy #WomenWhoLed #BreakingBarriers #LeadershipMatters