The Shirley Chisholm Project hopes that everyone reflects on Nelson Mandela’s legacy of struggle, sacrifice and commitment to social justice. Let’s not turn him into a sanitized icon, but learn […]
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KAREN LEWIS to speak at Shirley Chisholm Day 11/19/2013!
The Shirley Chisholm Project of Brooklyn Women's Activism from 1945-Present is pleased to invite you to Shirley Chisholm Day 2013! The event will take place on Tuesday, November 19th at […]
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Get On The Bus for the 50th Anniverary of the March on Washington
As we approach the 5oth Anniversary of the March on Washington this month (August 28th, 1963) there are many organizations making way to our nation's capital. The Shirley Chisholm Project […]
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“Trayvon Martin, Race and Anthropology”
Leith Mullings, president of American Anthropological Association, writes: “Those of us who research race, racism and inequality must continue to name racism without sugarcoating it; to analyze the ways in […]
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150th Anniversary of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry’s Charleston Battle
150years ago, July 18, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, one of the first official African American units for the US armed forces commissioned after the Emancipation Proclamation spearheaded to assault […]
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Hilary Clinton Speaks Out About Trayvon Martin Tragedy
On July 17, 2013, former Secretary of the State Hilary Clinton addressed Shirley Chisholm's sorority Delta Sigma Theta in at their 51st Annual Convention in Washington D.C. Clinton spoke on […]
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Poignant and Strong Reactions to Zimmerman Verdict
The Chisholm Project would like two share to emotionally moving articles about the verdict in the murder case of Trayvon Martin. Robin D.G. Kelley, author and Gary B. Nash Professor […]
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Frederick Douglas 1852 Speech Meaningful Today
Abolitionist Frederick Douglass' “Fourth of July Speech, 1852” will always be a moving message addressed to the citizens of The United States. Sadly, it is too relevant to our nation's […]
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“Murder in Mississippi (Southern Justice)” by Norman Rockwell
The Chisholm Project would like to share this image as we approach the 50th anniversary of the 1964 lynching of civil rights activists James Earl Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael […]
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“We Can’t Survive on $7.25”
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; […]
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Civil 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 […]
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The 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 […]
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Chisholm’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 […]
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In 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.
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