In 1972, Shirley Chisholm became the first woman – and the first Black candidate – to seek a major party’s nomination for the presidential office. Ultimately, she made her way ...

Subject of Shirley Anita Chisholm, American, 1924 - 2005 Description A pamphlet from Shirley Chisholm's presidential campaign. A photograph of Chisholm covers the front half of the pamphlet. The white ...

Object Details referenced Chisholm, Shirley Description Her campaign slogan was, “unbought and unbossed.” The daughter of immigrants from the Caribbean, Shirley Chisholm was born in Brooklyn, New York ...

A new statue honoring political trailblazer Shirley Chisholm has been unveiled at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, where she is buried. The tribute celebrates Chisholm’s legacy as the first ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A new statue honoring political trailblazer Shirley Chisholm has been unveiled at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, where she is buried. The tribute celebrates Chisholm’s legacy ...

Shirley Chisholm’s Early Life Born November 30, 1924, Shirley Chisholm grew up in Brooklyn, New York. Chisholm was the oldest of four daughters and the child of immigrant Afro-Carribean parents.

Chisholm was the first black woman to serve in the House of Representatives. The 40-foot lace-like steel structure will include Chisholm's image and the U.S. Capitol dome.