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Hace 4 días · Her pursuit to run for President of the United States made her the first major-party black candidate and the first woman to run for Democratic nomination. Unfortunately, Shirley Chisholm didn’t make it past the primary elections; However, in later years she remained politically active and returned to Congress. Her pioneering legacy continues
Hace 1 día · U.S. Representative Shirley Chisholm from Queens announced her candidacy in January 1972, making her the first black candidate to contest a major party's nomination for president. Chisholm was also the first woman to run for the Democratic presidential nomination; she was later joined by Patsy Mink of Hawaii. Candidates
Hace 2 días · The 1972 United States presidential election was the 47th quadrennial presidential election held on Tuesday, November 7, 1972. Incumbent Republican president Richard Nixon defeated Democratic U.S. senator George McGovern in a landslide victory.With 60.7% of the popular vote, Richard Nixon won the largest share of the popular vote for the Republican Party in any presidential election.
Hace 4 días · This essay about Shirley Chisholm, a pioneering figure in American politics, celebrates her groundbreaking achievements and enduring legacy. Born in Brooklyn in 1924, Chisholm shattered numerous barriers, becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress and later running for president.
Hace 1 día · “Through Shirley Chisholm’s bid for president, the failed Equal Rights Amendment, the nomination of Geraldine Ferraro for vice president, four years of graduate school in feminist theory and ...
Hace 4 días · Left to right: Shirley Chisholm (Wikimedia Commons), Stacey Abrams (Jessica McGowan/Getty Images), Mia Love (Wikimedia Commons), Kamala Harris (Eros Hoagland/Getty Images). Signifying transformative progress, it goes beyond mere resemblance: it’s a recognition of our challenges, our resilience and our capacity to drive successful outcomes in this nation.
Hace 5 días · As President and CEO of Reproductive Freedom for All, ... The non-profit, named for Shirley Chisholm, helps connect Black communities disproportionately impacted by the climate crisis.
