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In Shirley, Regina King stars as Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress. John Ridley’s Shirley chronicles Chisholm’s groundbreaking 1972 run.
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Mar 22, 2024 · In Netflix’s Shirley, Chisholm (Regina King) tells women in Florida if they raise money for her presidential run, she’ll throw her hat in the ring, and is shocked when advisors tell her the...
Shirley Chisholm wins the backing of 250 delegates by delivering a passionate speech. A still from 'Shirley' (@Netflix) © Provided by Meaww. Just 28 days before the elections, Shirley finds...
Mar 23, 2024 · Chisholm was assigned to the Agriculture Committee, which she was incensed about, and, undeterred by being not only a newbie but one of only 11 women and nine Black representatives out of 435...
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Mar 26, 2024 · Former U.S. Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm's historic 1972 run for president is the subject of a new film on Netflix starting March 22. The film stars Regina King as the history-making...
Mar 22, 2024 · Shirley Chisholm makes a trailblazing run for the 1972 Democratic presidential nomination after becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress. Director. John Ridley. Writer. John Ridley. Stars. Regina King. Lance Reddick. Terrence Howard. See production info at IMDbPro. STREAMING. Add to Watchlist. Added by 7.3K users. 20 User reviews.
Shirley Chisholm was the first Black woman elected to Congress, and a new movie is telling her story. "Shirley," out now on Netflix, ... Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.