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Shirley Chisholm: Unbought & Unbossed

Shirley Chisholm: Unbought & Unbossed In-Person

In 1968, Shirley Chisholm became the first woman of color to be elected to the House of Representatives. Representing a district in Brooklyn, NY, Chisholm fought for women's issues. She also was a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus. In 1972, she became the first woman of color to run in the primaries for President on the Democratic ticket.

Please join professor of history, Mark Sample, as he tells Chisholm's inspiring story and the times she lived in.

Please register below.

 

 

Date:
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Time:
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Central - Kate Gleason Auditorium
Library:
Central Library
Audience:
  Adults     Seniors     Teens  
Categories:
  Department - Science, History & Technology     Lecture     Black History     History     Lecture     Women's History  

Registration is required. There are 46 seats available.

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