Shirley Chisholm
Shirley Chisholm was a groundbreaking American politician, educator, and author, known for being the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress and for her candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1972. Her life story is the subject of various film projects, but a recent biopic starring Regina King faced challenges leading to its delayed release and mixed reviews.
Born on Nov 30, 1924 (100 years old)
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Shirley Chisholm was the first Black woman to run for the presidential nomination of a major party.
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Shirley Chisholm was the first Black woman to run for US president, and her story was being adapted into a biopic.
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