Shirely Chisholm (Book order)

Shirely Chisholm Book order

Shirley Chisholm was a groundbreaking figure who advocated for the rights and representation of marginalized communities. Her early education in Barbados instilled a strong foundation in communication, shaping her future endeavors. Chisholm leveraged her experiences to become the first Black woman elected to Congress and a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus. She ran her campaigns with a determination to overcome daunting odds, aiming to inspire others to challenge the status quo.

Shirley Chisholm: The Last Interview

144 pages
6 hours of reading

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“All I can say is that I’m a shaker-upper. That’s exactly what I am.” —Shirley Chisholm When Shirley Chisholm announced her candidacy for the democratic presidential nomination in 1972, she became the first Black candidate for a major party's nomination—just four years after she had become the first ever Black woman in Congress. In this collection of interviews stretching from her first major profile to her final interview, this icon of iron will and unshakeable political principle reveals how her disciplined and demanding childhood and the expectations placed on her by the public shaped her into a force of nature and the ultimate people’s politician—tirelessly advocating in the halls of government for the poorest and most disadvantaged of the nation.