Shirley Chisholm was, and is, so much more than a symbolic first. She was a mentor to an entire generation of women in politics, a pioneering strategist of diverse coalition-building, […]
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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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The Chisholm Project Applauds the Women Who Made History on Election Day 2018
[Depicted, clockwise from upper left: Ayanna Pressley (D-MA); Jahana Hayes (D-CT); Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY); Lauren Underwood (D-IL); Lucy McBath (D-GA); Ilhan Omar (D-MN); Deb Haaland (D-AZ); Stacey Abrams (D-GA)] On Tuesday, November 6th—almost 50 years to […]
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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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11/5/18 Fifty Years Ago Today She Made History
On this day in 1968, Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to Congress. She assembled a diverse, multi-lingual coalition of voters, using this strategy to […]
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The Chisholm Project Mourns the Tragedies in Pittsburgh, PA and Jeffersontown, KY
The Chisholm Project extends its condolences to the families and communities who have been stricken by racist violence at the end of October 2018. To the victims of the shooting […]
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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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ANNOUNCING 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 […]
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ANNOUNCING: 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 […]
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In Memoriam: Congressman Ronald Dellums (1935-2018)
Thursday, August 2nd 2018– The Project mourns the loss of former Congressman and Oakland mayor Ronald Dellums, who died on Monday July 30th 2018. Congressman Dellums was a founding member […]
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Director 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 […]
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Congratulations to Stacey Abrams for Her Resounding Victory in the Georgia Gubernatorial Primary
On May 22nd, Representative Stacey Abrams earned the Democratic Party nomination for governor in the state of Georgia. It is a victory that could have profound implications for the balance […]
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03/08/2018: Fashion Company GRAVITAS Honors Shirley Chisholm For International Women’s Day
To commemorate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, GRAVITAS is launching their “Rebels & Revolutionaries” sweatshirt series with a tribute to Shirley Chisholm’s global legacy as a catalyst for […]
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On Jan 25, 1972 Shirley Chisholm Announced her Presidential Campaign
On Jan. 25, 1972, Shirley Chisholm in Brooklyn , New York formally announced her decision to run for the U.S. Presidency. Chisholm became the first woman and the first African-American to […]
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Happy Birthday to the Honorable Shirley Chisholm!!
On this day November 30, 2017 we celebrate Shirley Chisholm’s Birthday. We honor the life of the visionary Congresswoman, activist, and educator, who would have turned 93 years old today. […]
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