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Shirley Chisholm Day honors pioneering New York congresswoman on what would be her 100th birthday
Shirley Chisholm Day celebrations on Saturday will commemorate the pioneering NYC congresswoman on what would have been her 100th birthday.
New York City honors first Black congresswoman on what would have been her 100th birthday
Saturday marked the first annual celebration of National Shirley Chisholm Day – a day dedicated to honor the life and legacy of the first Black congresswoman elected to Congress.
Congresswoman Barbara Lee on Why Shirley Chisholm Was Right
The California Democrat explains why, during her 25 years in Congress, it was important for her “to disrupt and dismantle and build something that’s equitable and just and right.”
‘Shirley Chisholm Day’ Announced By New York City To Honor Her Legacy As First Black Congresswoman
The city of New York will now observe Nov. 30 as “Shirley Chisholm Day” in honor of the political trailblazer. The New York City Council passed the resolution on Monday ahead of what would have been Chisholm’s 100th birthday,
NYC establishes ‘Shirley Chisholm Day’ to honor trailblazing New Yorker
Shirley Chisholm, the Brooklyn-born politician who made history in 1968 as the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress, will be remembered every on her birthday, Nov. 30, according to a
Flatbush Celebrates Shirley Chisholm's 100th Birthday
The Flatbush community and city officials on Nov. 23 celebrated the 100th birthday of civil rights pioneer Shirley Chisholm where her namesake recreation center will be built. Hosted by the city Parks and Recreation Department,
November 30 now a day to honor Shirley Chisholm in NYC
New York City has officially proclaimed November 30 as “Shirley Chisholm Day.”
NYC Council declares Nov. 30 ‘Shirley Chisholm Day’ to honor trailblazing politician
The resolution marks the legacy of the first Black congresswoman, just shy of what would have been her 100th birthday.
Shirley Chisholm celebrated in new exhibition at NYC museum
New York City celebrated the first ever Shirley Chisholm Day on Saturday, which would have been her 100th birthday. The Museum of the City of New York held a special event to commemorate the day and her life.
Shirley Chisholm’s Legacy Still Looms Large
A short documentary by RetroReport examines Shirley Chisholm's legacy as the first Black woman to run for U.S. President.
Rep. Barbara Lee says this would be Shirley Chisholm’s message to Kamala Harris and Democrats today
Lee, a Chisholm mentee, reflects on the enduring legacy of the history-making congresswoman on her 100th birthday. No one has ...
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Momentum Builds for Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Ahead of Centennial
With growing bipartisan support and co-sponsors from across the political spectrum, the legislation represents a unifying ...
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Shirley A. Chisholm State Office Building Rededicated in Brooklyn
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, in partnership with the New York State Office of General Services, on Wednesday marked the rededication of the Shirley A. Chisholm State Office Building in ...