At the start of African American History Month, please take a moment to learn something about a segment of our society and their contributions that America has largely ignored. To start here is a list of "100 Greatest African Americans". You just need to study up on one of your choosing.
Shirley Chisholm - First African American Woman elected into Congress
Shirley Chisholm - First African American Woman elected into Congress
Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm (November 30, 1924 – January 1, 2005) was a West Indian-American politician, educator and author.[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.[2] 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 (Margaret Chase Smith had previously run for the Republican presidential nomination).[2] She received 152 first-ballot votes at the 1972 Democratic National Convention.[2][3]
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