She is also the first woman, and the first person of color, to be considered a serious candidate for President. A specialist in early education, Chisholm wins her first campaign in 1964.

The late trailblazing politician Shirley Chisholm has been awarded Congress' highest honor. On Thursday (December 12), President Joe Biden signed the Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act, ...

especially artists of color, to capture Shirley Chisholm’s dynamism and fearlessness in the face of the status quo. I look forward to working with artists to honor a leader who worked tirelessly ...

There is still time to vote for Shirley Chisholm. An exhibit exploring the life and work of the Brooklyn politician in celebration of her 100th birthday offers visitors to the Museum of the City ...