

Shirley Chisholm
Nov 5, 2018
Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman elected to the U.S. Congress, discusses her political career and the challenges she faced. She highlights her commitment to women's inclusion, her efforts to break gender roles, and her advocacy for programs for the poor, education, healthcare, and civil rights.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Shirley Chisholm's Family and Upbringing
02:16 • 8min
Shirley Chisholm's Struggles after College
09:47 • 2min
Shirley Chisholm's Early Career and Political Involvement
12:01 • 8min
Shirley Chisholm's Election, Commitment to Inclusion, and Staffing Strategy
20:12 • 3min
Shirley Chisholm's Experience in Politics
23:08 • 13min
Shirley Chisholm's Legacy and Tragic Fate of Gay Men in the Holocaust
35:50 • 5min