Shirley Chisholm
Democratic US Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm Announcing her Candidacy for US Presidential Nomination, Thomas J O'Halloran

Shirley Chisholm Statue Bill Introduced

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke has introduced a bill to have a statue of trailblazer Shirley Chisholm added to the United…
by Brandee Sanders
04.04.21
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Regina King Producing Biopic About Shirley Chisholm

Regina King will produce and star in a film about pioneering politician Shirley Chisholm.
by NewsOne Staff
02.20.21
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10 Shirley Chisholm Quotes To Celebrate Her Birthday

Unforgettable words from the civil rights icon.
by NewsOne Staff
11.30.20
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Brooklyn Park To Be Named After Shirley Chisholm

The largest state park in New York City will be named after Shirley Chisholm.
by NewsOne Staff
09.18.18
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Tamaya Dennard Brought Her Own Seat To Swearing-In…

Shirley Chisholm’s spirit is alive and well. The  first Black woman elected to the United States Congress, once said, “If they don’t…
by NewsOne Staff
01.03.18
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Caribbean Citizens Have "Shaped The America That We…

In this week's edition of the Congressional Black Caucus Message to America, Representative Yvette Clarke pays homage to the contributions…
by By NewsOne Staff, brought to you by Congressional Black Caucus
04.05.18
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Cavs Fan Fired After Vulgar Curry Tweet

On Wednesday, the Twitter user @SoftCaramelKiss sent a homophobic tweet to Sydel Curry, NBA star Steph Curry’s sister.
by NewsOne Staff
06.10.16
Shirley Chisholm At Protest

Shirley Chisholm Paved The Way For Hillary Clinton

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has cemented herself in history, earning more than enough delegates to secure the Democratic…
by NewsOne Now
03.15.18
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Black History Month: Celebrating Black Politicians Making A…

While Black people were once turned away from voting stations, they now play an important role in upholding the justice…
by Desire Thompson
02.18.16
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Mathematician Katherine Johnson, Slugger Willie Mays, & The…

President Barack Obama will present the awards on November 24 during a ceremony at the White House.
by ionelholloway
04.17.21
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Person Of The Day: Shirley Chisholm

Mass Mutual and NewsOne join together to present 28 dynamic people that make up the diverse tapestry of Black History.…
by D.L. Chandler
04.17.21
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From Shirley Chisholm To Susan Rice, Have Women…

In 1968, a woman by the name of Shirley Chisholm became the first African-American female to serve in the U.S.…
by Tamika Mallory
06.19.19
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