In an interview for CBS News’ Sunday Morning program, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton discussed her political career amidst the broader story of women’s political activism in the […]
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Happy Birthday Sonia Sanchez!
The Shirley Chisholm Project wants to honor and recognize the incredible Sonia Sanchez, who celebrates her 90th birthday today. A renowned poet, educator, and activist, Dr. Sanchez graced the Shirley […]
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Dr. Fraser Discusses the Chisholm Coalition on ABC’s “Sunday Extra”
In a wide-ranging interview on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s “Sunday Extra” this weekend, ”SCP Director Zinga A. Fraser discussed the origins and the global impact of Shirley Chisholm. The interview […]
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“Shirley Chisholm in Her Own Words” Edited by Dr. Zinga Fraser Will Release in October
The First Collection of Chisholm’s Writings In the midst of her groundbreaking twenty-year career in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm once declared, “Everyone—with the exception of the […]
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Co-Curators Zinga Fraser and Sarah Seidman Appear on Inside City Hall with Errol Louis
On Thursday, Dr. Zinga A. Fraser and Dr. Sarah Seidman appeared on NY1’s Inside City Hall to discuss the MCNY exhibition they co-curated, “Changing the Face of Democracy: Shirley Chisholm […]
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“Changing the Face of Democracy:” A SCP-MCNY Collaboration Opening June 14th
We are excited to announce the opening of the very first major exhibit on the life and legacy of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. The new exhibition, “Changing the Face of Democracy: […]
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3/14/24: SHIRLEY Screening at the Brooklyn Academy of Music
Last night, Zinga A. Fraser, Director of the Shirley Chisholm Project at Brooklyn College, gave introductory remarks before last night’s Brooklyn screening of SHIRLEY. Dr. Fraser, who served as a […]
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“Shirley” Will Stream on March 22nd
Dr. Zinga A. Fraser, Director of the Shirley Chisholm Project at Brooklyn College, worked closely with the filmmakers as the historical consultant for the new biographical film “Shirley.” Produced by […]
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Dr. Fraser Speaks with Lisa Rozner on CBS New York
On February 26th, Lisa Rozner of CBS New York spoke with a number of New York City leaders to illuminate the legacy of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. Among them was Dr. […]
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She Ran to Transform Policy: Dr. Fraser discusses Chisholm on WNYC
“What was she trying to achieve by running for president?” This was the question posed by Brian Lehrer to Dr. Zinga A. Fraser on the Peabody Award-winning program The Brian […]
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“Uplifting Black Girlhood in Times of Political Struggle”: Tuesday, 10.10.23
What does it mean to be a Black girl in America in 2023? How does today’s contentious social and political climate affect their dreams, their sense of self, and their […]
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SAVE THE DATE: “The Battlefront is the Classroom” Discussion on March 27th
We are excited to announce the first event in our Shirley Chisholm Conversation Series: “The Battlefront is the Classroom!: A Conversation on Education, Culture Wars & Critical Race Theory.” The […]
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Dr. Zinga Fraser To Moderate Panel on ‘The Chisholm Effect’
On February 25th, ASALH will co-sponsor a very special in-person “matinee” featuring the new critically-praised play Campaign 72, based on the life of Shirley Chisholm, who defied expectations when she […]
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The Chisholm Project Welcomes Our Spring 2023 Intern: Mrs. Jessica Louis!
The Shirley Chisholm Project is proud to introduce our Spring 2023 intern: Brooklyn College student, aspiring attorney and housing justice advocate Mrs. Jessica Louis. Jessica Louis is a returning student […]
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The Project is Seeking its First Shirley Chisholm Intern
The Shirley Chisholm Project is preparing for some exciting initiatives for the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023, and we are looking for a Brooklyn College Student to join our team […]
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