DOJABA Celebrates Women’s History Month – Recognizing Shirley Chisholm
This year's theme for Women’s History Month, “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion,” recognizes women who work to eliminate bias and discrimination from our lives and institutions. Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress, embodies the spirit of this year's theme.
Who was Shirley Chisholm? https://www.history.com/chisholm
https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/shirley-chisholm
Shirley Chisholm: Catalyst for Change | The HISTORY Channel
Throughout her political career, Shirley Chisholm fought for education opportunities and social justice. Explore her life and legacy.
Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm was the first African American woman in Congress (1968) and the first woman and African American to seek the nomination for president of the United States from one of the two major political parties (1972).
Did you know...? Netflix currently is streaming a bio-drama inspired by Shirley Chisholm's career.
Shirley (2024, PG-13, 1h 57m, Written/Directed John Ridley, Starring Regina King)
"The intimate portrayal of trailblazing political icon Shirley Chisholm, the first Black Congresswoman and the first Black woman to run for President of the U.S., and the cost of accomplishment for Shirley herself. This film will tell the story of Chisholm's boundary-breaking and historic presidential campaign, based on exclusive and extensive conversations with family, friends and those who knew her best."
Additional sources of information on Women’s History Month are available at websites hosted by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, the Library of Congress, and the National Women’s History Alliance.
