November 5, 1968

“You don’t make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas.” Shirley Chisholm

Shirley Chisholm becomes the first black woman elected to Congress.

Shirley Chisholm – American Politician – Associated Links:

Shirley Chisholm | Biography.com: https://www.biography.com/people/shirley-chisholm-9247015
Shirley Chisholm | National Women’s History Museum: http://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/shirley-chisholm
Shirley Chisholm | US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives: http://history.house.gov/People/Listing/C/CHISHOLM,-Shirley-Anita-(C000371)/
Shirley Chisholm | Quotes: https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/shirley_chisholm

Link to Profile Photo: Shirley Chisholm

November 26, 1939

Tina Turner American-Swiss singer and actress is born.

December 30, 1977

Laila Ali American Boxer is born.

“Our Unity is our Strength, and our Diversity is our Power”

"Our Unity is our Strength, and our Diversity is our Power"

January 25, 1925

Elizabeth Marie "Betty" Tallchief American Ballerina is born.

November 17, 1903

Mary Alice Nelson Archambaud otherwise known as Molly Spotted Elk was born. Mary Alice Nelson Archambaud was an international and spellbinding native Penobscot Indian dancer and aspiring writer was born. She built bridges between cultures, used her knowledge of anthropology in her lecture and dance recitals.

November 6, 2018

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wins the general election campaigns and becomes the youngest congresswomen ever elected.

April 26, 1886

Gertrude "Ma" Rainey blues singer is born.

October 9, 1823

Mary Ann Shadd Cary American-Canadian the first Black woman publish in North America and first woman publisher in Canada was born.

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