November 30th is Shirley Chisholm Day!!! "Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1924, Shirley Chisholm is best known for becoming the first black congresswoman (1968), representing New York State in the U.S. House of Representatives for seven terms. She went on to run for the 1972 Democratic nomination for the presidency—becoming the first major-party African-American candidate to do so. Throughout her political career, Chisholm fought for education opportunities and social justice. Chisholm left Congress in 1983 to teach. She died in Florida in 2005." Thank you Ms. Chisholm for all of your contributions and inspiration! Please click the link below and learn more about Shirley Chisholm. :-)
http://www.biography.com/people/shirley-chisholm-9247015
"There is little place in the political scheme of things for an independent, creative personality, for a fighter. Anyone who takes that role must pay a price." - Shirley Chisholm
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