The politician was the first woman to run for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has cemented herself in history, earning more than enough delegates to secure the Democratic presidential nomination. But before Clinton's historic moment, Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm paved the way with her presidential campaign in 1972.
Mass Mutual and NewsOne join together to present 28 dynamic people that make up the diverse tapestry of Black History. For the entire month of…
Just in time for Black History Month, a new postage stamp will honor pioneering New York congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. According to reports, the latest addition…
In 1968, a woman by the name of Shirley Chisholm became the first African-American female to serve in the U.S. Congress. And a few years later,…
