Shirley Chisholm

Defying the odds, Chisholm climbed the ranks to become the first black woman in the United States Congress. As a congresswoman, she was known for her advocacy on issues including civil rights, women’s rights, and poverty, as well as her opposition to the Vietnam War. Her journey didn’t stop there; she shattered societal norms by announcing her candidacy for the US presidency in the 1972 election. Though she did not secure her party’s nomination, her campaign was nothing short of revolutionary. Shirley Chisholm made history, not just as the first black woman to run for president in the United States but as a symbol of what it means to fight for one’s beliefs, regardless of the obstacles.

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Early Life in Barbados

Back in Brooklyn

Entrance into Politics

Unbought and Unbossed

Shirley Chisholm for President

Late Life and Death

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Explore the inspiring life of Shirley Chisholm, the trailblazing politician who broke barriers in American politics. As the first Black woman elected to Congress and a presidential candidate, her legacy of courage and leadership endures. Perfect for readers of history, politics, and civil rights.

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