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  1. Jan 3

    TODAY IN HISTORY: On January 3rd 1969, 50 years ago was sworn in as the 1st Black woman elected to US Congress. Today, many of the members of the incoming see her work as foundational to they work we still have to do.

  2. 2 Jun 2015

    The Organ recital on the 5th has been cancelled due to Kevin Bowyer's indisposition. We hope to re-schedule at a later date.

  3. 6 Nov 2018

    and will follow results at the facebook live stream. I want to thank Kimberly & Glynda for the gargantuan task they have set for themselves, for every challenge they have overcome. Support them if you can. This is far from over.

  4. 16 Oct 2018

    "I want history to remember me not just as the first black woman to be elected to Congress, not as the first black woman to have made a bid for the presidency of the United States, but as a black woman who lived in the 20th century and dared to be herself."

  5. 8 Dec 2018

    In this interview political scientist & friend of the Project of speaks on Dr. Carter discusses Chisholm's resilience in the face of white supremacy & sexism from Black political leaders. Read/listen here:

  6. Yesterday's historic start to the was also the 50th anniversary of when Shirley Chisholm, the first Black congresswoman, was sworn into office. Chisholm paved the way for today's pro-equality champions and we honor her legacy.

    Shirley Chisholm
  7. 1 Jun 2015

    Kevin Bowyer plays Chisholm’s Hebridean Organ Symphony in Glasgow University Memorial Chapel.June 5th 8pm. Admission FREE

  8. Jan 3
  9. 30 Jan 2018

    “The emotional, sexual, and psychological stereotyping of females begins when the doctor says, "It's a girl." . change

  10. 7 Dec 2018

    After acknowledging the unique colonized status of Black ppl in the US, sees education as the solution---but not a"mind-deadening" pedagogy of the oppress-or "designed to control" but education on the terms & for the benefit of the oppressed.

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  11. 30 Jan 2018

    . reminds us the words of her mentor 'If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.' She pledges that she will remind at the table to fight for our issue

  12. 16 Jun 2015
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    : Free Concert 1pm-2pm: Lunchtime recital Glasgow University Concert Hall @GUopenstudies

  13. 25 Jan 2018

    It’s possible we could elect a Black woman governor in 2018 () followed by the first viable Black woman POTUS announcing her candidacy () during the 50th anniversary of Shirley Chisholm’s election win. Wow!

  14. 14 Aug 2018

    2018 is the 50th anniversary of Shirley Chisholm's election to Congress. Join the movement as we travel the Chisholm trail towards election night 2018.

  15. 29 Nov 2018

    Although more specific acknowledgements are in order, we'd like to start off by expressing our general appreciation to everyone who made Chisholm Day 2018 possible! More photos & video of the event are coming soon!

  16. 5 Sep 2018
  17. 25 Jan 2018

    , announced her candidacy for the Democratic Presidential Nomination on January 25, 1972. Follow on social media. Follow the 50th anniversary events celebrating her election to Congress in 1968.

  18. Jan 2

    This is what #2019 looks like . . .

  19. 30 Nov 2018

    In the face of giants . . . the legacy continues!

  20. 30 Dec 2018

    Wishing You a Happy and Heakthy 2019! | painting by

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