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 […]
Read MoreIn 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 […]
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 MoreCongratulations 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 […]
Read More03/08/2018: 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 […]
Read MoreOn 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 […]
Read MoreHappy 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. […]
Read MoreDirector Zinga Fraser to speak at The Berkshire Conference of Women Historians
Saturday, June 3, 2017 The Berkshire Conference of Women Historians Difficult Conversations: Thinking and Talking About Women, Genders, and Sexualities Inside and Outside the Academy Hofstra University, Hempstead NY, June […]
Read MoreDirector Dr. Zinga Fraser to Speak At Hinesight: A Symposium on the Work of Darlene Clark Hine
Happy Friday! This weekend Northwestern University will be holding a two-day symposium (“Hinesight: A Symposium on the Work of Darlene Clark Hine”) on African American women’s history in honor of Professor Darlene […]
Read MoreClips Of Shirley Chisholm Day 2016 Are Now Live!
If you happened to miss the event or want to refresh your memory you can now view highlights of the event by clicking here.
Read More03/08/16 International Women’s Day Honoring Shirley Chisholm!
Today we honor the brilliant women who paved the way for the rest of us. We’d like to personally honor Shirley Chisholm a woman from Brooklyn born to immigrant parents […]
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.
Read MoreHonoring Shirley Chisholm On Black History Month
On this historic month we honor Shirley Chisholm! Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm was born in Brooklyn, New York to Barbadian parents on November 30th, 1924. Chisholm spent part of […]
Read MoreDirector Zinga A. Fraser Speaks At The Female Political Trailblazers from New York Panel
Female Political Trailblazers from New York Panelists talked about three female political trailblazers from New York: former Representatives Shirley Chisholm (D-NY), the first African American woman elected to the United States […]
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