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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. [1]
Regina King's road to Tuesday's Los Angeles premiere of the John Ridley-directed Shirley Chisholm biopic has been a long one, ... Ian was the only child of Regina and her ex-husband, record ...
A Look at Shirley Chisholm's 1972 Presidential Run Wally McNamee - Getty Images. ... Her husband, Conrad, went with her to the polls. New York Daily News Archive - Getty Images.
Former U.S. Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm’s historic 1972 run for president is the subject of the Netflix biopic, “Shirley,” that was released on March 22, 2024.
There is a mesmerizing scene in the new movie Shirley that only Regina King could pull off. The film, directed by Oscar-winning screenwriter John Ridley, tells the story of Shirley Chisholm, who ...
Shirley is a 2024 American biographical drama film written and directed by John Ridley. It depicts the 1972 presidential run of Shirley Chisholm , who was the first Black woman to be elected to the United States Congress .
Regina King’s spot-on performance as Shirley Chisholm outshines the movie devoted to the political trailblazer in “Shirley,” a laser-focused look at the first Black congresswoman’s 1972 ...
Chisholm's candidacy inspired many women and African Americans to make a difference in politics. [43] As the first African American and woman to run for the nomination of a major party, Chisholm paved the way for Jesse Jackson Sr. who would be the next major African American candidate to run.