Happy Friday! This weekend Northwestern University will be holding a two-day symposium (“Hinesight: A Symposium on the Work of Darlene Clark Hine”) on African American women’s history in honor of Professor Darlene […]
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Clips Of Shirley Chisholm Day 2016 Are Now Live!
If you happened to miss the event or want to refresh your memory you can now view highlights of the event by clicking here.
Read More03/08/16 International Women’s Day Honoring Shirley Chisholm!
Today we honor the brilliant women who paved the way for the rest of us. We’d like to personally honor Shirley Chisholm a woman from Brooklyn born to immigrant parents […]
Read MoreDirector Zinga A. Fraser on Current Political Issues and Student Activism
Brooklyn College interviews Director of The Shirley Chisholm Project about current political issues and student activism.
Read MoreHonoring Shirley Chisholm On Black History Month
On this historic month we honor Shirley Chisholm! Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm was born in Brooklyn, New York to Barbadian parents on November 30th, 1924. Chisholm spent part of […]
Read MoreDirector Zinga A. Fraser Speaks At The Female Political Trailblazers from New York Panel
Female Political Trailblazers from New York Panelists talked about three female political trailblazers from New York: former Representatives Shirley Chisholm (D-NY), the first African American woman elected to the United States […]
Read MoreShirley Chisholm Project Marches In Solidarity For Women’s Rights
Many women and men marched in various cities and countries to help bring awareness to the fight for equal rights for women, LGBTQ and anyone who feels disenfranchised. We at […]
Read MoreShirley Chisholm Day 2016 Was A Success!
On November 29th, Dr. Sherie Randolph spoke to the packed Woody Tanger Auditorium at Brooklyn College. Stay tuned for more pictures and video clips!
Read MorePositively Black: The Shirley Chisholm Project on WNBC 11/20/16
Tracie Strahan sits down with Zinga A. Fraser, PhD the director of the Shirley Chisholm Project at Brooklyn College, to discuss Chisholm’s legacy and how the project honors her. To […]
Read MoreBefore Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton There Was Shirley Chisholm
Barack Obama’s historic win in 2008 may not have happened had Shirley Chisholm not run for presidency herself 44 years ago. Hillary Clinton may not have had a chance to […]
Read MoreMark Your Calendars For Shirley Chisholm Day 2016!
You’re invited to attend our annual Shirley Chisholm Day on Tuesday November 29th at the Woody Tanger Auditorium held at the Brooklyn College library! This year our keynote speaker is […]
Read MoreShirley Chisholm Project November Events
The month of November isn’t just important for our nation but also for the Shirley Chisholm Project! Upcoming Events November 8 – Director Zinga Fraser to Give Keynote Speech at Brooklyn […]
Read MoreDirector Zinga Fraser to Give Keynote Speech at Brooklyn Historical Society
For an Election Day treat, director of the Shirley Chisholm Project Zinga Fraser will make a keynote speech to NYC teachers at the Brooklyn Historical Society.
Read MoreDirector Zinga Fraser to speak at the Tenement Museum on November 9th!
The Women Who Made New York with Zinga Fraser, PhD Hillary Clinton’s historic run for the presidency of the United States offers an excellent opportunity to celebrate the women politicians who […]
Read MoreSave The Date Shirley Chisholm Day 2016
You’re invited to attend Shirley Chisholm Day 2016 held in the Woody Tanger Auditorium ar the Brooklyn College library! Our keynote speaker this year is Dr. Sherie Randolph. Dr. Randolph […]
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