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Tag: Shirley Chisholm

Did You Know?: Shirley Chisholm Was The First Black Woman Elected To Congress 56 Years Ago
News · Politics

Shirley Chisholm’s Legacy Lives On: Congress Passes Bill To Posthumously Honor Her With Congressional Gold Medal

By Melissa Noel · Dec 5, 2024
Did You Know?: Shirley Chisholm Was The First Black Woman Elected To Congress 56 Years Ago
News · Politics

Did You Know?: Shirley Chisholm Was The First Black Woman Elected To Congress 56 Years Ago

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Nov 5, 2024
WATCH: The Mentorship Journey Of Shirley Chisholm Guiding Barbara Lee In ‘Shirley’ Biopic
Videos

WATCH: The Mentorship Journey Of Shirley Chisholm Guiding Barbara Lee In ‘Shirley’ Biopic

By Essence · Mar 28, 2024
The Mentorship Journey Of Shirley Chisholm Guiding Barbara Lee In 'Shirley' Biopic
Entertainment

The Mentorship Journey Of Shirley Chisholm Guiding Barbara Lee In 'Shirley' Biopic

By Shelby Stewart · Mar 28, 2024
What’s New And Black On Netflix In March
Entertainment · film · TV

What’s New And Black On Netflix In March

By Okla Jones · Mar 4, 2024
WATCH: Regina King Gives A Powerful Performance In Netflix’s New Film, ‘SHIRLEY’
Entertainment · film

WATCH: Regina King Gives A Powerful Performance In Netflix’s New Film, ‘SHIRLEY’

By Okla Jones · Feb 19, 2024
There's A School In Barbados Recently Named After Shirley Chisholm. Here's How It's Training The Next Generation And Celebrating A Daughter Of The Soil
Culture · News

There's A School In Barbados Recently Named After Shirley Chisholm. Here's How It's Training The Next Generation And Celebrating A Daughter Of The Soil

By Melissa Noel · Nov 29, 2023
The Receipts | Shirley Chislom
Videos

The Receipts | Shirley Chislom

By admin · Feb 17, 2022
What Will It Take For A Black Woman To Be President?
Politics

What Will It Take For A Black Woman To Be President?

By Kirsten West Savali · Feb 6, 2020
NYC Reveals Design For Shirley Chisholm Monument
Culture · News

NYC Reveals Design For Shirley Chisholm Monument

By Paula Rogo · Apr 27, 2019
The Legacy Of Black Women Politicians
Black History Month 2019 · Politics

The Legacy Of Black Women Politicians

By Taylor Crumpton · Feb 18, 2019
Rep. Barbara Lee Deserved Better
Op-Ed · Politics

Rep. Barbara Lee Deserved Better

By Michael Arceneaux · Dec 7, 2018
Viola Davis To Produce And Star In Film About Political Trailblazer Shirley Chisholm
Entertainment

Viola Davis To Produce And Star In Film About Political Trailblazer Shirley Chisholm

By Britni Danielle · Nov 29, 2018
NYC Reveals Design For Shirley Chisholm Monument
Op-Ed · Politics

Op-Ed: Black Women Leaders Are Following In Shirley Chisholm's Footsteps On Election Day

By Congresswoman Barbara Lee · Nov 5, 2018
#TheChisholmList: Profiles Of Black Women Running for Political Office During Midterm Elections
Midterm Elections 2018

#TheChisholmList: Profiles Of Black Women Running for Political Office During Midterm Elections

By Kirsten West Savali · Oct 24, 2018