In 1969, newly-elected Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm was asserting herself as a dynamic national voice for youth, women, racial minorities, peace advocates and the poor. She was protesting the Vietnam War […]
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Chisholm 50th Anniversary Celebration
Dr. Zinga Fraser Discusses Chisholm’s 50-Year Legacy with the Associated Press
Dr. Zinga A. Fraser, the Director of the Shirley Chisholm Project was featured in an article by AP reporter Deepti Hajela “50 Years in, Chisholm’s Historic Victory Offers Inspiration.” Drawing […]
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Chisholm Day 2018: Why It Matters
Chisholm Day 2018 will be an unforgettable occasion. For our 50th Anniversary Celebration of Chisholm’s ascension onto the national stage, the Chisholm Project will not only look back on the […]
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ANNOUNCING: Our Panelists for Our Roundtable on The State of Black Women’s Politics
As part of our day-long anniversary celebration on Shirley Chisholm’s election to Congress, the Chisholm Project is inviting a panel of renowned experts in study and practice of Black women’s […]
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