“There must be a new coalition of all Americans - black, white, red, yellow and brown, rich and poor - who are no longer willing to allow their rights as human beings to be infringed upon by anyone else for any reason. We must join together to insist that this nation deliver on the promise it made nearly 200 years ago. That every man be allowed to be a man. I feel an incredible urgency that we must do it now. If time has not run out, it is surely, ominously short.”
Quote by Shirley Chisholm
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Unbought and Unbossed
This book offers an intimate look into the life of Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman elected to Congress and the first woman to run for the Democratic Party's nomination for President of the United States. Chisholm's candid storytelling provides insight into her struggles and triumphs in the face of racial and gender discrimination, as well as her dedication to civil rights and social justice. more
Author
Shirley Chisholm
Shirley Chisholm was an American politician who became the first African American woman to serve in Congress and the first woman to run for a major party's nomination for President of the United States. Born on November 30, 1924, she represented New York's 12th congressional district from 1969 to 1983. A member of the Democratic Party, Chisholm was known for her advocacy for civil rights, women's rights, and social welfare. Her presidential campaign in 1972 marked a significant milestone in American politics. more
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