Shirley Chisholm

Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they listen to the first episode of Who, When, Wow! Today, we meet Shirley Chisholm WHO brought her leadership skills and fighting spirit to Washington D.C. as the first elected Black Congresswoman of the United States. As a Congresswoman, Shirley continued her lifelong work of fighting for civil rights and women's equality, even WHEN she was met with criticism and discrimination from her peers. Join host Rebecca Sheir as we meet this inspiring woman who WOWed the world in the first episode of Who, When, Wow!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jananne Sherman, a biographer of Margaret Chase Smith, sheds light on the first woman in Congress, highlighting her bravery during the McCarthy era. Neon B. Carter, a political science professor, discusses Shirley Chisholm's groundbreaking journey as the first Black woman in Congress and her historic presidential run. Their conversations illuminate the trials and triumphs of female politicians, emphasizing the ongoing struggle for representation and the shifting perceptions of women in leadership roles throughout American history.

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.