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2 days ago · 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.
May 20, 2024 · Shirley Chisholm made history as the first African American woman to be elected to the U.S. Congress, serving in the House of Representatives from 1969 to 1983. In 1972 Chisholm became the first woman to run for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination.
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May 13, 2024 · Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins joined a bipartisan group of Senators in introducing legislation to honor Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman elected to Congress in 1968.
4 days ago · Surviving family members are Margaret Chisholm (Richard) of Washington, UT, Janet Duey Nelson (George) of Williamsburg, VA, Gregory Duey (Cheryl) of Centennial, CO,10 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild that lovingly called her “Grandma DD”.
2 days ago · Cher ( / ʃɛər / SHAIR; born Cherilyn Sarkisian on May 20, 1946) is an American singer, actress, and television personality. Often referred to by the media as the "Goddess of Pop", she has been described as embodying female autonomy in a male-dominated industry.
3 days ago · Chisholm Crossing dam deemed damaged but functioning. By Kent Miller | Herald-Banner. 20 mins ago. Courtesy Photo | Bryan McNeal. Photos taken from different vantage points show the soil shifting significantly. But while damaged, officials say the dam is functioning normally.
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May 16, 2024 · MOUNT CARROLL – A former Savanna woman who pleaded guilty March 1 to harassing a witness has been sentenced to three years in prison, according to court records. Cheryl Hampton, 69, of Rock Island, was sentenced April 26 after losing a bid to withdraw her guilty plea and proceed to a jury trial. Hampton and her son, Chad, both were criminally ...
