On Monday, March 27th, The Shirley Chisholm Project will host the first event in its Conversation Series: The Battlefront is the Classroom – A Discussion on Racial Equity in Education, Culture […]
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“The Battlefront is the Classroom!” Join the Discussion on March 27th.
Kicking off the Shirley Chisholm Project’s Conversation series, “The Battlefront is the Classroom” will explore the issues of public education, culture wars, the Black struggle for independent schooling, and critical […]
Read More“She is a Visionary”: Dr. Fraser & Tavis Smiley on Chisholm’s Unbought & Unbossed Legacy
“What’s extraordinary about Chisholm is that you have people who hated her and people who loved her—but in many ways they all respected her…They admired her for her consistency, they […]
Read MoreTODAY: Dr. Zinga Fraser & Tavis Smiley Discuss Chisholm’s Life & Legacy
On this day in 1924, the Hon. Shirley Chisholm was born in Brooklyn! Today, the Director of the Chisholm Project, Dr. Zinga A. Fraser, will join Tavis Smiley on his […]
Read MoreOn Chisholm’s 97th Birthday & Giving Tuesday 2021, Support the Work of the Chisholm Project!
This year, Giving Tuesday falls on the same day as Hon. Shirley Chisholm’s 97th birthday. As we celebrate her life of activism, public service, civic education and scholarship, the Chisholm […]
Read MoreToday in 1972: Chisholm’s Name Entered into Nomination and into History
On July 13th 1972, Shirley Chisholm’s name was officially entered into nomination for the U.S. presidency at the Democratic National Convention at Miami Beach. That day, she became the very […]
Read More“She was a Revolutionary”: Dr. Fraser; Congresswomen Lee & Bush Discuss Shirley Chisholm in a History Channel Documentary
Dr. Zinga A. Fraser joins Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA), Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) in a short-form documentary on Shirley Chisholm’s presidential campaign produced this month by the History Channel. In […]
Read MoreDr. Fraser & Rep Lee Discuss the Personal & Political Dimensions of Shirley Chisholm
Yesterday, on the eve of International Women’s Day, Dr. Zinga A. Fraser and Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) joined Higher Heights to celebrate Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. While Chisholm is increasingly remembered […]
Read MoreDr. Fraser & Rep. Lee (D-CA) to Reflect on Shirley Chisholm’s Legacy For International Women’s Day
On Sunday, Dr. Zinga Fraser and Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) will engage in a dialogue on the life and legacy of Shirley Chisholm. Their discussion will be part of a […]
Read MoreMaya Wiley & Dr. Fraser Discuss Chisholm, Transformational Politics
“[Shirley Chisholm] was unwilling to change her position, or who she was, her experiences, or her authentic self, to seek higher office. And she was unapologetic about it. And that’s […]
Read MoreRegister Now For Our Virtual Chisholm Day Celebration on December 7th
On Monday, December 7th, the we will be continuing our Chisholm Day tradition with a virtual celebration. It will take place from 5:15 to 6:45 pm via Zoom. You can now […]
Read More“Black & Brown Women Are the Winners of This Election”–Dr. Zinga Fraser Speaks with WNBC on Chisholm, Harris & the 2020 Campaign
“You can’t be something that you can’t see.” Dr. Fraser explained in a segment for NBC News aired this weekend. The segment focused on Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm’s impact on Kamala […]
Read MoreFive CUNY Alumnae Answer Shirley Chisholm’s Call to Political Leadership
“They thought I was half-crazy. But despite the tremendous expenditure of time and energy, it was most certainly worth it…I have blazed a trail, and that was my intention. I […]
Read More“I WOULD SAY SHE WAS A WINNER”: Dr. Zinga Fraser Sets the Chisholm Record Straight on Swedish National Radio
In a reflection of the international interest growing around Shirley Chisholm’s legacy, Dr. Zinga Fraser, Director of the Chisholm Project, spoke with Swedish National Radio last week. In the interview, […]
Read MoreDr. Fraser to Speak on Black Women’s Politics at Centennial Celebration of the 19th Amendment
On August 18th 1920, the 19th Amendment of the Constitution was ratified. Tomorrow, Dr. Zinga A. Fraser, the Director of the Chisholm Project will be speaking at the 100th Anniversary […]
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