Shirley Chisholm

Politician, Educator

Shirley Chisholm was a pioneering politician and the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress, known for her advocacy for social justice and equality.

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Born: November 30, 1924
Died: January 1, 2005
Quotes: 63
Rank: #560

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"I had met far more discrimination because I am a woman than because I am black."

Black Discrimination Mets

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"I’d like them to say that Shirley Chisholm had guts. That’s how I’d like to be remembered."

Guts Remembered

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"My God, what do we want? What does any human being want?"

Doe Want Humans

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