Explore Shirley Chisholm’s trailblazing journey as the first Black congresswoman and 1972 presidential candidate, embodying courage and resilience in the fight for equality and social change.
1968: Shirley Chisholm Becomes The First Black Congresswoman
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Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm, an advocate for the rights of people of color and for women’s rights, became the first black woman elected to the United States Congress in November 1968. Four years later, she became the first black person to seek a major … Read MoreShirley Chisholm (1924-2005)
Past History Month Honorees The National Women’s History Alliance would like to thank Jennifer Kennedy, Jeanne Robinson, Christie Rubio, and Margaret Zierdt for their work in researching, writing, and editing the paragraphs on the former National Women’s History Week/Month Honorees. A list of all the women who have been honored for National Women’s History Week […]
