Shirley Chisholm’s legacy includes becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress and launching a historic presidential campaign in 1972.
Shirley Chisholm
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Before Obama and Harris: Black pioneers who ran for president
Long before Barack Obama and Kamala Harris, early Black presidential candidates challenged racism, voter suppression, and political exclusion while paving the way for future generations.
Posted inOpinion
A love letter celebrating Black women
Vice President Kamala Harris and other Black women are being celebrated for their contributions to democracy and their resilience in the face of adversity, as they continue to fight for equality and representation in the face of white nationalism and corruption.
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Congress Honors Shirley Chisholm with Congressional Gold Medal for Trailblazing Legacy
U.S. Senators Laphonza Butler and Representative Barbara Lee have introduced bipartisan legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the late Shirley Chisholm, the first Black candidate and the first woman to seek the Democratic presidential nomination in 1972.
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Election Proves Black Americans Have No Allies
The 2020 US Presidential election highlighted a dissonance between African American voters and Latino support for Donald Trump, leading to a sense of isolation and betrayal among Black voters.
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Victoria Davis – 81
Kamala Harris is the first Black woman to be endorsed by the Democratic Party for President, and her candidacy is a motivating force for young women.
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A watchlist highlighting the good, bad and ugly in U.S. politics
This watchlist highlights the political careers of Shirley Chisolm, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Anita Hill and more.
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AI is a growing threat to our elections
Artificial Intelligence (AI) poses a threat to the ability to participate in a free and fair election, and the former President Trump’s Project 2025 could lead to the largest deportation program in U.S. history.
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Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago: What to expect
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago will feature a historic nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris as the first Black and South Asian woman to be nominated by a major party.
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Before Kamala Harris, many Black women aimed for the White House
With Joe Biden’s projected presidential win over Donald Trump, Sen. Kamala Harris breaks three centuries-old barriers to become the nation’s first female vice president.
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Before Kamala Harris, Shirley Chisholm and other Black women aimed for the White House
Sen. Kamala Harris is one of many Black American women who have aimed for the highest office in the land despite great odds