Shirley Chisholm

Shirley Chisholm was a pioneering African American politician who became the first black woman to be elected to the United States Congress and the first black candidate to seek a major party's nomination for President of the United States.

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Birth Name :

Shirley Anita St. Hill

Profession :

Political Figure

Birthday :

November 30, 1924

Star Sign :

Sagittarius

Death Date:

January 01, 2005

Age :

80

Birthplace :

Brooklyn, New York

Shirley Chisholm was a trailblazing African American politician and educator who broke barriers in 1968 by becoming the first black woman elected to the US Congress, representing New York’s 12th congressional district. In 1972, she made history again as the first Black candidate to pursue a major party’s nomination for the US presidency. As a co-founder of both the Congressional Black Caucus and the National Women’s Political Caucus, Chisholm played a significant role in American politics. She also authored the book “Unbought and Unbossed,” and her enduring legacy continues to inspire future generations.