The life of shirley chisholm

Shirley Chisholm (born Novem, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.—died January 1, , Ormond Beach, Florida) made history as the first African American woman to be elected to the U.S. Congress, serving in the House of Representatives from to In , the first biography of Chisholm for an adult audience was published, Shirley Chisholm: Catalyst for Change, by Brooklyn College history professor Barbara Winslow, who was also the founder and first director of the Shirley Chisholm Project. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm was the first African American woman in Congress () and the first woman and African American to seek the nomination for president of the United States from one of the two major political parties ().