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Apr 2, 2014 · (1924-2005) Who Was Shirley Chisholm? Shirley Chisholm is best known for becoming the first Black congresswoman (1968), representing New York State in the U.S. House of Representatives for...
1924-2005. By Debra Michals, PhD | 2015. Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm was the first African American woman in Congress (1968) and the first woman and African American to seek the nomination for president of the United States from one of the two major political parties (1972).
Jan 20, 2021 · Shirley Chisholm's Historic Run for President. As the first Black American woman to run for U.S. president through a major party, the seven-term Congresswoman shook up the 1972 campaign. By...
Jan 21, 2021 · Shirley Chisholm is widely known for her history-making turn in 1972 when she became the first African American from a major political party to run for president and the first Democratic woman...
Shirley Anita Chisholm (November 30, 1924–January 1, 2005) was the first African American woman elected to Congress. Chisholm represented New York’s 12th congressional district from 1969 to 1983. She served seven terms and championed anti-poverty programs and educational reform.
May 15, 2019 · Shirley Chisholm (born Shirley Anita St. Hill, November 30, 1924–January 1, 2005) was the first African-American woman ever elected to the U.S. Congress. She represented the 12th Congressional District of New York for seven terms (1968–1982) and quickly became known for her work on minority, women's, and peace issues. Fast Facts: Shirley Chisholm.
Shirley Chisholm is best known for becoming the first Black congresswoman in 1968, where she represented New York State for seven terms. In 1972, she made history by becoming the first woman, and...
