Eleanor Bader's article in The Brooklyn Rail highlights the plight of under paid fast food workers as they organize for better wages. Originating in NYC, the grass roots movement, Fast […]
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The Shameful Voting Rights Act Decision
Shame on the 5 Justices of the Supreme Court! The struggle to allow African Americans to vote, to run for office, to hold office took place all over the US; […]
Read MoreCivil Rights Era Documentary Features ‘Unheard’ Voices
The Chisholm Project is excited to help promote the documentary, “Reflections Unheard: Black Women in Civil Rights” by Nev Nnaji which provides a platform for women who until now had […]
Read MoreThe 50th Anniversary of the Assassination of Medgar Evers
In solemn remembrance of Medgar Evers, The Chisholm Project would like to share this message from Brooklyn College President, Karen Gould: Dear Brooklyn College community, Today our flags and […]
Read MoreChisholm’s Family Home in 2013
Located at 1094 Prospect Place, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, is Shirley Chisholm's family home. To find out more about her childhood and her love for Brooklyn pick up a copy of her […]
Read MoreIn Remembrance of Jitu Weusi
The Chisholm Project celebrates the life of activist, educator and Brooklynite, Jitu Weusi. Please visit this site for memorial ceremonies being held in his honor.
Read MoreChicago’s Caucus of Rank and File Educators Lead the Way
The Chisholm Project has dedicated 2013-2014 to Shirley Chisholm – the pubic school teacher. The Project congratulates Chicago teachers, for their leadership in our struggle for equality and democracy in […]
Read MoreDirector of The Shirley Chisholm Project Honored
Professor Barbara Winslow, Director of the Shirley Chisholm Project has been awarded the 2013 Brooklyn College Eric M. Steinberg Award for College Citizenship. This award is presented to a full-time […]
Read MoreThe Harlem Project: New York Perspectives on Civil Rights
As part of The Chisholm Project's dedication to the support of teachers , we would like to highlight the Harlem Project, a teaching tool created by graduates of The University […]
Read MoreBrooklyn Historical Society Acquires Activist Mark Naison’s Papers
The Shirley Chisholm Project would like to announce Mark Naison's record of a lifetime of activism will be deposited in the Brooklyn Historical Society Archives this summer. Professor Naison's life work […]
Read MoreReclaiming the Conversation on Education: Teachers Unite to Reform the System
In 2013, The Shirley Chisholm Project is dedicated to honoring Shirley Chisholm- the teacher and the signifying the struggle for public education. Recently, the Chisholm Project was one of the […]
Read MoreLong time friend of Chisholm, Harriet Smith, visits Brooklyn College Chisholm Exhibit
Earlier this month, The Shirley Chisholm Project was proud and excited to host Harriet Smith at the Brooklyn College Library's exhibit, Shirley Chisholm: The Catalyst for Change. Mrs. Smith […]
Read MoreNew Jersery NOW ‘s President given Chisholm Higher ED Award
This weekend, Jennifer J. Armiger, the president of the National Organization for Women of New Jersey received the Shirley Chisholm Award in Higher Education. The Chisholm Project wishes to congratulate President […]
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