“In the end anti-black, anti-female, and all forms of discrimination are equivalent to the same thing: anti-humanism.” Shirley Chisholm

Shirley Chisholm was born.

Shirley Chisholm was the first black female Congresswoman representing New York’s 12th Congressional District for seven terms from 1969 to 1983. Shirley Chisholm was also the first black female Presidential Nominee.

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 | HISTORY.com: http://www.history.com/topics/shirley-chisholm
• Shirley Chisholm | U.S. House of Representatives: http://history.house.gov/People/Listing/C/CHISHOLM,-Shirley-Anita-(C000371)/
• Shirley Chisholm | Quotes: https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/142616.Shirley_Chisholm 

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