Shirley Anita Chisholm (1924-2005) was the first African-American United States Congresswoman. Elected in 1968 to serve an area of Brooklyn, New York, she was an outspoken advocate for race and gender issues. She ran for President in 1972 citing the need for Democratic candidates that represented the needs of minority and inner-city poor voters.
Read the recently published nonfiction biography for youth then learn more at the website.
SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT! by Tonya Bolden shares the life story of Shirley Chisholm. Through nineteen short chapters, the author is effective in telling the extraordinary life of this ground breaking politician and activist. Along with a forward written by Stacey Abrams and a full-color photo collage, the narrative features engaging short stories that weave key quotes with key historical figures and events.
SHIRLEY ANITA CHISHOLM is represented in the History, Art and Archives section of the United States House of Representatives website. The page included a comprehensive article about her political life.
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ARC courtesy of National Geographic.
