DETROW: Shirley Chisholm's presidential campaign may have ended in defeat, but her legacy looms larger than ever today through biographies, public monuments, politics and, of course, movies.

From sharing Shirley Chisholm's story to working alongside her sister, the Netflix biopic was a deeply personal project for the Oscar-winner. Glen Wilson/Netflix Sharing the incredible true story ...

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 ...

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 ...

Called “Changing the Face of Democracy: Shirley Chisholm at 100,” the exhibit showcases the native Brooklynite’s life and political legacy until her death in 2005 at 80.