On Shirley Chisholm: “Despite the outside world’s low expectations of her as a Black woman, she never limited herself.” After insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6 ...

A symbol of strength for women and people of color, Chisholm became the first Black woman to serve in Congress in 1968. Four years later, she added another feat to her list: she became the first ...

What if, instead of a group of white men, our nation’s history had begun with a diverse group of women signing the Constitution? That’s what the DC marketing agency Nora Lee wanted to explore during a ...

Now, having gotten to know Shirley Chisholm through her autobiography and the documentaries about her bid for the presidential election, I can see how she’s just so Brooklyn.

Shirley Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968. She paved the way for many women and people of color in leadership roles around the country.

"Changing the Face of Democracy: Shirley Chisholm at 100" is currently on display at the Museum of the City of New York and explores Chisholm's lasting impact on American politics.