Although a small number of African-Americans hold Congressional seats before her, Chisholm is the first black woman to be elected to the body. She is also the first woman, and the first person of ...

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Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso hosted "The Chisholm Effect," an event at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum that brought civil leaders together to honor the life and legacy of Congresswoman ...

dynamic community, and I am elated that one of these artists will create a monument honoring a national hero like Shirley Chisholm. Like Shirley Chisholm, Julia Bottoms is not easily intimidated.