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Hace 1 día · Shirley Anita Chisholm (/ ˈ tʃ ɪ z ə m / CHIZ-əm; née St. Hill; November 30, 1924 – January 1, 2005) was an American politician who, in 1968, became the first black woman to be elected to the United States Congress.
Hace 2 días · Shirley Chisholm made history as the first Black woman in Congress and as the first Black woman to run for president as a Democrat. She was a trailblazer in so many ways, and Here and Now takes a ...
Hace 5 días · Set against the broader landscape of New York politics, Caribbean communities, and Black women’s activism, this exhibition explores Shirley Chisholm’s life, from her early years in Brooklyn and Barbados to her lasting impact on U.S. politics.
Hace 5 días · Bayard Rustin, Shirley Chisholm, Katherine Johnson and Jackie Robinson are some of the impactful figures showcased in these movies and TV series.
Hace 5 días · Set against the broader landscape of New York politics, Caribbean communities, and Black women’s activism, this exhibition explores Shirley Chisholm’s life, from her early years in Brooklyn and Barbados to her lasting impact on U.S. politics.
Hace 2 días · WABC – NY. Sun, July 7, 2024, 2:26 PM EDT. On this episode of Here and Now, we learn more about a new NYC museum exhibit honoring the life and legacy of former Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm ...
Hace 5 días · Created in 1969 by Shirley Chisholm (D-NY, 1924-2005) and others, it joined together a new critical mass of African American representatives as it enabled them to speak with a common voice on issues of concern to their constituents.
