Shirley Chisholm: First Woman of Color for President
In 1968, Shirley Chisholm became the first woman of color to be elected to the House of Representatives. Representing a district in Brooklyn, New York, Chisholm fought for women’s issues. She was also a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus. In 1972, she became the first woman of color to run for President on the Democratic ticket. Please join MCC professor of history Mark Sample as he tells Chisholm’s inspiring story and the times she lived in.
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