Shirley Anita Chisholm (/ ˈtʃɪzəm / CHIZ-əm; née St. Hill; November 30, 1924 – January 1, 2005) was an American politician who, in 1968, became the first black woman to be elected to the …

Jan 1, 2026 · Chisholm, a founder of the National Women’s Political Caucus, supported the Equal Rights Amendment and legalized abortions throughout her congressional career, which lasted …

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 …

Shirley Anita Chisholm (November 30, 1924–January 1, 2005) was the first Black woman elected to Congress. Chisholm represented New York's 12th congressional district from 1969 to 1983. …

Shirley Anita Chisholm was the first African American woman to be elected to Congress and the first African American to seek a major party’s nomination for President. She graduated …

4 days ago · The Yankees issued a statement involving second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Jan 21, 2021 · Shirley Chisholm is widely known for her history-making turn in 1972 when she became the first African American from a major political party to run for president and the first …

Jan 1, 2026 · Yankees fielding trade calls on Jazz Chisholm Jr. "The Yankees and Cubs are fielding inquiries on their star 2B who are free agents after 2026 (Jazz Chisholm and Nico …

Oct 1, 2025 · Jazz Chisholm didn't start the Yankees' opener vs. the Red Sox but played hero in Game 2.

The first African American woman elected to Congress and the first Black candidate from a major party to run for president of the United States, Shirley Chisholm (1924–2005) carved out new …