Shirley Chisholm November 30, 1924- January 1, 2005
First black woman elected to Congress. On January 23, 1972, she became the first African American candidate for President of the United States.
"I am, was, and always will be a catalyst for change."
To learn more:
http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=C000371http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shirley_Chisholm
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