Black History Month: The Life of Rep. Shirley Chisholm

Program Type:

History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults
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In 1968, Shirley Chisholm became the first woman of color to be elected to the House of Representatives. 

As a representative of a district in Brooklyn, NY, Chisholm fought for women's issues. She was also a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus. In 1972, she became the first woman of color to run for President on the Democratic ticket.

Please join professor of history, Mark Sample, as he tells Chisholm's inspiring story. 

About the speaker: Mark Sample has been a professor of history at Monroe Community College since 2004. He received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in history from SUNY Brockport.

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