Who is Shirley Chisholm?

Answer 1

She was a Congresswoman, representing New York's 12th Congressional District for seven terms from 1969 to 1983. In 1968, she became the first black woman elected to Congress. On January 25, 1972, she became the first major-party black candidate for President of the United States and the first woman to run for the Democratic presidential nomination. In 1975, Chisholm was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree by Smith College. In 1993, she was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame.In 2002, scholar Molefi Kete Asante listed Shirley Chisholm on his list of 100 Greatest African Americans. (Wikipedia)

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

Shirley Chisholm was the first African-American woman to serve in congress. She represented New York in the House of Representatives. She was also the first black woman to run for president, mounting an unsuccessful campaign in 1972. She had a long and distinguished career in congress, serving seven terms and becoming a passionate advocate for causes related to education and social justice.

Answer 4

Shirley Chisholm became famous as she was the first African-American woman to be elected to Congress. She served on her Congressional seat from 1969 - 1983, for a total of seven terms. She was also the first African-American to run for president, and the first woman to run for president.

Answer 5

She was the first African- American woman in the US Congress

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Shirley Chisholm is most well known for becoming the first female African American US Representative. She was elected from the state of New York in 1968.

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She was the 1st African American to run for president but sadly, didnt win.

Answer 8

Shirley St. Hill's parents left Barbabos hoping to make a better life for themselves in the United States.

Answer 9

what were shirley chisolm accomplisments i don kno