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Shirley Chisholm biography

 



 Shirley Chisholmbiography


Shirley Chisholm is the first black woman to announce an election before Obama was a major political party's presidential candidate. But many people know nothing about it; it made history when there was no hope of opening the White House door for blacks’ ۔


Shirley Chisholm biography
 Shirley Chisholm biography

Shirley Chisholm was born in Brooklyn in 1924, spent her childhood with her grandmother, and returned to New York with her parents to pursue education. After completing his education, Chisholm took up the field of teaching and began working as a teacher in a Children's Care, where he developed an interest in politics and began serving as a member of the New York State Assembly. She was elected to the US Congress in 1968 and became the first African American black woman to be a member of Congress.

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Shirley Chisholm is the woman to surprise the world, becoming the first black African American Congress member in 1968. She became the first African-American Congresswoman to win an election on the Democratic Party ticket in 1972 as a US presidential candidate, Shirley Chisholm. Four years later, she became the first black party candidate to bid for the US presidency.

As Congress Member: -            

Shirley Chisholm initially focused on education and labor issues and raised effective voices for women's rights. She knew that the importance of education and employment was very important at the moment and that providing more opportunities was essential for the underprivileged. Chisholm withdrew from the Congressional membership in 1983, which was meant to promote education and could not be due to other engagements, and at that time it was extremely important that education should be given more time.


Shirley Chisholm biography
 Shirley Chisholm biography


 1972  Presidential Campaign.

Chisholm deserves a tribute to the history of the Democratic presidential nominee who won the election in 1972, a move that took place at a time when racism was at its height, being nominated by a large party on a scale was akin to bravery and determination. Addressing her speech during the presidential campaign, she said, "I am not a black American candidate, though I am black and proud, I am not a candidate for the women's movement in this country even though I am a woman myself. , I am a candidate for the people and to be here with you is a symbol of a new era in American history. " Chisholm launched a spirited campaign but could not solidify the support of influential black leaders, but it remained a landmark step. Chisholm wrote two books based on his experience and struggles.

In Women's Organization: -

Chisholm was an activist of the National Women's Organization and was inducted into the National Women of Fame. Under this platform, she fought hard for women's rights. While they were active until the end.

Chesham Passage: -

Chisholm passed away on January 1, 2005, near the Mid Bench of Florida at the age of 80. He was later honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015, a reward for his glory. But ironically, the current generation does not know as much as they need to. This is a woman who is a bright chapter in black history, whose study is very important to us.


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