The First
Shirley Chisholm is the first woman AND first African American to seek the nomination for president of the United States from one of the two major political parties (1972)
The Author
Shirley Chisholm wrote an autobiography title Unbossed and Unbought.
The Daughter
Chisholm was the oldest of four daughters, her parents were immigrant factory workers from Guyana.
The Dreamer
When originally encouraged to pursue a political career by a professor she replied that she faced a “double handicap” being both Black and female.
The Fighter
Discrimination followed Chisholm’s quest for the 1972 Democratic Party presidential nomination. She was blocked from participating in televised primary debates, and after taking legal action, was permitted to make just one speech.
The Legend
Of her legacy, Chisholm said, “I want to be remembered as a woman … who dared to be a catalyst of change.”
Resources:
https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/shirley-chisholm
https://www.oprahmag.com/entertainment/tv-movies/a32171156/shirley-chisholm-facts/
Children’s Books
Shirley Chisholm Autobiography
