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From Ethiopia to Congress: Melat Kiros' Historic Journey
From winning a visa lottery in 1997 to entering the Capitol, follow the historic journey of Melat Kiros.
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From Ethiopia to Congress: Melat Kiros' Historic Journey 
25. Born In Addis Ababa 
24. The Diversity Visa Lottery 
23. Landing In The Mile High City - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
22. The Colorado Skyline 
21. Working-Class Upbringing 
20. Immigrant Mutual Aid 
19. Public Education In Colorado - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
18. Journey To Washington College 
17. Studying Economics And Society 
16. Notre Dame Law School 
15. Naturalization And The Law - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
14. Manhattan Legal Practice 
13. Defending Free Expression 
12. Principle Over Prestige 
11. Returning To Colorado Roots - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
10. Working Behind The Espresso Bar 
9. Doctoral Research At UC Denver 
8. The Working-Class Housing Fight 
7. Civic Leadership In Denver - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
6. Challenging A Longtime Incumbent 
5. Organizing Working Families 
4. Progressive Movement Backing 
3. The Historic Primary Upset - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
2. Colorado Elects A New Voice 
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From winning a visa lottery in 1997 to becoming the first Gen Z woman elected to Congress, discover the remarkable rise of Representative Melat Kiros.
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