Carol Moseley has served her country as a United States Senator. Carol was born on August 16, 1947. Her father was a law enforcement officer, who spoke several languages and was a musician. Her mother was a medical technician. Ms. Moseley Braun graduated from Chicago public school. She graduated from the University of Illinois in 1968 and the University of Chicago School of Law in 1972. Carol joined the United States Attorney's office in Chicago in 1973. She has taught law and political science at Moris Brown College. People recognized her as a champion for education, governmental reform, and civil rights. Carol Moseley made history when she became a first black female senator in 1992. In 1998 Carol Moseley was defeated in her race for re-election but she was nominated to be the USA Ambassador to New Zealand. She has a son, Mathew; he is a computer engineer. She received over 300 awards for achievements in the public interest.