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2. A Timeline of Shirley Chisholm’s Historic Career

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   As seen in Shirley, Chisholm became the first Black woman to be elected to Congress, representing New York’s 12th District for seven terms from 1969 to 1983. During her time in the U.S. House of ...

3. Shirley Chisholm - Wikipedia

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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]

4. Bella Abzug - Wikipedia

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   In 1971, Abzug joined other leading feminists such as Gloria Steinem, Shirley Chisholm, and Betty Friedan to found the National Women's Political Caucus. [1] She was a leading figure in what came to be known as ecofeminism. [2] In 1970, Abzug's first campaign slogan was, "This woman's place is in the House—the House of Representatives."

5. A Look Back at Shirley Chisholm's 1972 Presidential Run, in ...

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   Representative Shirley Chisholm spoke to John Lindsay, the mayor of New York, at a Democratic fundraising dinner. New York Daily News Archive - Getty Images. January 25, 1972.

6. The History Behind Netflix's Shirley Chisholm Biopic

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   Why Shirley Chisholm ran for President. Between the civil rights movement being front page news and the women’s rights movement ramping up in the early 1970s, Chisholm thought the time may be ...

7. African-American candidates for President of the United States

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   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.

8. New York City honors first Black congresswoman on what would ...

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   Chisholm was born Shirley Anita St. Hill on November 30, 1924, and is widely known for her pioneering decision to run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1972. She was the first Black ...

9. ‘Shirley’ Review: In a Docudrama About the 1972 Presidential ...

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   At a glance, Shirley Chisholm’s 1972 campaign for president was the definition of quixotic. She was 47 years old; at the time, she had served only one term (starting in 1968) as the first Black ...