Full Name
Shirley Chisholm (born Shirley Anita St. Hill)[1]
Date of Birth
November 30, 1924[1][2]
Date of Death
January 1, 2005[1][2]
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York, United States[1][2]
Spouse’s Name
- Conrad Q. Chisholm (m. 1949–1977)[1]
Children’s Names
- Not available
Known Affiliates Names
- National Women’s Political Caucus (co-founder)[1]
Affiliated Organizations’ Names
- U.S. Representative from New York (1969-1982)[3]
- New York State Assembly (1964-1968)[3]
Legacy
Shirley Chisholm was an American politician, educator, and author who became the first African American woman to be elected to the U.S. Congress in 1968, representing New York State[1][2]. She was a founding member of the National Women’s Political Caucus in 1971[1]. Chisholm was known for her strong liberal stance on issues and her advocacy for women’s rights, racial equality, and social justice[4]. In 1972, she ran for the Democratic nomination for the presidency, becoming the first major-party African American candidate and the first woman to seek the nomination[2]. Chisholm’s legacy is celebrated through various institutions, including the Shirley Chisholm Project at Brooklyn College, which aims to preserve and promote her life and work[1].
Citations: [1] https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/shirley-chisholm [2] https://www.biography.com/political-figures/shirley-chisholm [3] https://awpc.cattcenter.iastate.edu/directory/shirley-chisholm/ [4] https://www.britannica.com/biography/Shirley-Chisholm [5] https://www.congress.gov/member/shirley-chisholm/C000371