Shirley Chisholm

Shirley Chisholm

Shirley Chisholm became the first African American of stature to launch a presidential campaign. Shirley launched her campaign in the early 70's. Now, Barack Obama has become the first African American candidate to win the Iowa... [more]

Shirley Chisholm became the first African American of stature to launch a presidential campaign. Shirley launched her campaign in the early 70's.

Now, Barack Obama has become the first African American candidate to win the Iowa caucuses.

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WHERE’S SHIRLEY CHISHOLM WHEN YOU NEED HER?

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By TRM The election year 2008 will go down in history as the year a woman, Hillary Clinton and a black man, Barack Obama, both ran for the socialist(D) nomination for president.  At this point... Read Full Story

Shirley Chisholm, Did We Forget She was the First Black and Woman to Run for the Presidency?

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