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Shirley Chisolm, 1924-2005
Shirley Chisholm, tireless advocate for minorities, women, and the poor, the first African-American woman elected to Congress, and the first African-American major-party candidate for the Presidency, died on New Year’s Day. She was 80 years old.
Comments on “Shirley Chisolm, 1924-2005”
Regina Ore 10:
Shirley Chisolm was a strong and pashinet woman!!!
February 12, 2005 08:32 PM
Jakeria Mitchell:
Shirley Chisolm inpired African American women to "follow their dreams"!!!!
February 23, 2005 04:22 PM
Crystal:
i would really miss her. i got the Shirley Chisolm award.
March 28, 2005 02:45 PM