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Tulsi Gabbard: A Polarizing Figure Towering Over African-Americans
Tulsi Gabbard, the former U.S. Representative for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district, has had a varied and controversial career.
Born in American Samoa and raised in Hawaii, she has a diverse background, including military service, political experience, and a strong educational foundation.
Gabbard graduated from Hawaii Pacific University with a degree in International Business and later completed officer training at the Alabama Military Academy (Gabbard, 2022).
She served in the Hawaii Army National Guard, deploying to Iraq and Kuwait, and has been recognized for her service with several military awards (Gabbard, 2022).
Gabbard's political career began when she was elected to the Hawaii House of Representatives at the age of 21, making her the youngest…
