Several younger representatives, among them Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., and Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, paid their respect and gratitude. “I can’t help but think that Shirley Chisholm is looking down ...

Doing it again for Shirley Chisholm’s campaign made complete sense ... There's a level of stagnation that shows a hesitation to look to younger leaders, to look to leaders of color, to look ...

Thanks to the spirit of Shirley Chisholm, there is somewhere right now another straight-backed, brilliant, outspoken little girl planning to become president. We’ve never needed her more.

History was made in 1968 when Shirley Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to Congress. She served New York’s 12th Congressional District, which included her neighborhood of Crown ...

Although a small number of African-Americans hold Congressional seats before her, Chisholm is the first black woman to be elected to the body. She is also the first woman, and the first person of ...

History was made in 1968 when Shirley Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to Congress. She served New York’s 12th Congressional District, which included her neighborhood of Crown ...

An announcement has been made that a statue in the honor of Shirley Chisholm will “come to life” in the year 2022. Chisholm was the first black woman to be elected to Congress, where she ...

History was made in 1968 when Shirley Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to Congress. She served New York’s 12th Congressional District, which included her neighborhood of Crown ...