Hi Straggler,
the first female and the first black.
Sorry they are not the first for either.
First woman: 1872 and 1892 Victoria Chaflin Woodhull, United States of America
First black: 1972 Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm, United States of America
http://www.guide2womenleaders.com/Candidates1870.htm
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