Artifacts
Cynthia McKinney, the first African-American woman to represent Georgia, was known both for her unconventional attire (including her signature gold tennis shoes) and her willingness to speak out on issues of injustice. As a member of the International Relations Committee, McKinney worked to pass the Arms Transfers Code of Conduct to prevent weapons sales to dictators.
Cynthia McKinney Campaign Button, c. 1998, Collection of U.S. House of Representatives