“As a female candidate, you always expect that some people will think you are not as capable of being an executive, or that you may be 'too emotional' for office. As an African-American woman, the bar can be even higher.”

American politician and television personality

Nina Turner is an American politician and television personality. A member of the Democratic Party, she served on the Cleveland City Council from 2006 to 2008 and in the Ohio Senate from 2008 to 2014. She is also a self-described democratic socialist. Turner is known for her outspoken progressive politics, which have been described as progressive, left-wing, or far-left. Her public profile comes from both elected office and television work, and her statements often reflect her political beliefs and advocacy.