Charissa's Journey and Achievements

Charisse Davis shares her journey from a talkative Native American child to becoming a U.S. Congresswoman. Overcoming cultural challenges and doubters, she embraced her identity and pursued education, martial arts, and law. Her advocacy for Native American rights led her to run for Congress, where she became one of the first Native American women elected. Her story emphasizes the importance of hard work, listening, and using one's voice to make a difference.

What did Charissa enjoy doing a lot during her early years?

• Reading books

• Playing sports

• Talking to people

• Drawing

What question did Charissa's friends often ask her at school?

• Who is your favorite actor?

• What do you like to do?

• What are you?

• Where are you from?

What did Charissa's mom tell her about their heritage?

• They are from Germany

• They are related to Bruce Lee

• They are from Kansas

• They are Native American

What did Charissa learn from watching her mom?

• How to cook

• How to be strong and fierce

• How to play sports

• How to draw

What did Charissa do to pay for her college education?

• Worked in a law firm

• Sold newspaper subscriptions

• Taught martial arts

• Worked at a fast food restaurant

What martial arts did Charissa learn in college?

• Karate and Judo

• Jiu Jitsu and Taekwondo

• Kung Fu and Boxing

• Capoeira and Wrestling

Why did Charissa decide to enroll in law school?

• To work in a fast food restaurant

• To become a martial arts instructor

• To make U.S. laws more just and fair

• To become a doctor

Where did Charissa work after obtaining her law degree?

• In a big law firm

• In a hospital

• In a fast food restaurant

• In a school

What bold idea did Charissa have after working in the White House?

• To become a martial arts champion

• To run for Congress

• To start a business

• To write a book

What was the outcome of Charissa's decision to run for Congress?

• She withdrew from the race

• She won the election

• She lost the election

• She became a lawyer