DEPICTED ABOVE: Presidential Candidate Shirley Chisholm speaking to delegates, followers and public figures at the 1972 Democratic National Convention. After Joe Biden selected Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate […]
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“How Do We Re-Imagine Liberation?”—Dr. Zinga Fraser Speaks on Freedom Day & Black Liberation
In a wide-ranging talk, Dr. Zinga Fraser discussed the significance of Juneteenth with the Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation during its virtual Juneteenth celebration. On Friday, she presented historical context for […]
Read MoreITS TIME FOR A “RECKONING” ON WHITE SUPREMACY says Dr. Zinga Fraser on TRT World News
On Tuesday, amidst the sixth consecutive day of global protests in the name of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and other African-American victims of state violence, Dr. Zinga Fraser spoke […]
Read MoreDr. Zinga Fraser Teaching Course on “Race, Gender & Inequality” at Brooklyn College
This Fall, Dr. Zinga Fraser will be teaching her course “Race, Gender & Inequality.” Professor Fraser will be drawing on her expertise as a historian, former Congressional staffer, non-profit strategist […]
Read MoreDr. Fraser Discusses the Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color
Today, Sunday April 19 Chisholm Project Director Dr. Zinga Fraser will be speaking at #TheThread – a virtual conference by @TstmkrsAfrica bringing leaders from the continent and the Diaspora together […]
Read MoreDr. Zinga Fraser Discusses Chisholm’s 1972 Campaign with Throughline NPR
On February 6th, Chisholm Project Director Zinga Fraser was featured in a “She Got Next”, an episode of NPR’s Throughline podcast dedicated to three pioneering Congresswomen who ran for president—Margaret […]
Read MoreThe Chisholm Project: A Year In Review
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 […]
Read MoreDr. Zinga Fraser Presents on Representatives Chisholm and Jordan at Columbia University
On Thursday April 25th, Dr. Zinga Fraser joined an assembly of experts in the field of Africana Studies to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Institute of African-American Studies (IRAAS) […]
Read MoreChisholm Project Director Zinga Fraser Recognized By the New York State Assembly
The Chisholm Project proudly congratulates our director Dr. Zinga Fraser for the citation she recently received from the New York State Assembly. The Assembly paid tribute to Dr. Fraser for […]
Read MoreDr. Zinga Fraser Speaks With Buzzfeed News About Chisholm’s First Days in Congress
In an interview with Isaac Fitzgerald of Buzzfeed News, Dr. Zinga Fraser discussed the the various moral, personal and political considerations that Shirley Chisholm faced during her first days as […]
Read MoreANNOUNCING: 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 […]
Read MoreANNOUNCING DR. SONIA SANCHEZ As Our Keynote Speaker for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Chisholm’s Election to Congress
The Chisholm Project will be honored by the presence of legendary scholar, poet and activist Dr. Sonia Sanchez, who will join Dr. Zinga Fraser for the keynote event during our […]
Read MoreANNOUNCING: Our Schedule of Events for Chisholm Day 2018!!!
We are proud to announce our schedule of events for Chisholm Day 2018! This year, we are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Shirley Chisholm’s historic election to Congress with a […]
Read MoreDirector Zinga Fraser Speaks With “Essence” on the Storied Legacy of Black Women’s Braids
Chisholm Project Director, Dr. Zinga Fraser, was interviewed by Essence Magazine and prominently featured in its recent article “Respect Our Roots: A Brief History Of Our Braids”. The article examines […]
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.
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