![]() Chisholm was also one of the co-founders of the National Women’s Political Caucus, which sought to broaden women’s political participation. During her time in office, she introduced more than 50 pieces of legislation and continued to achieve milestones, including becoming the first Black woman and the second woman ever to serve on the House Rules Committee in 1977. After her historic win, considered an upset in her district, she aptly declared: “Just wait, there may be some fireworks.”Ĭhisholm’s time in Congress was one of prolific work and steadfast determination, marked by her slogan “unbought and unbossed.” Nicknamed “Fighting Shirley,” she focused on causes including racial and gender equality, helping the poor, and putting an end to the Vietnam War. Four years later, in 1968, she ran for and was elected to Congress. ![]() Nicknamed Fighting Shirley, she focused on causes including racial and gender equality, helping the poor, and putting an end to the Vietnam War. In 1964, she was elected to the New York State Legislature, making her the second African-American person to do so. Chisholm’s time in Congress was one of prolific work and steadfast determination, marked by her slogan unbought and unbossed. ![]() ![]() ![]() As her career progressed, Chisholm was also politically active and participated in many groups that sought to combat racial and gender inequality, including the League of Women Voters, the NAACP, the Urban League, and the Democratic Party Club. ![]()
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