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TODAY IN HISTORY: On January 3rd 1969, 50 years ago
#ShirleyChisholm was sworn in as the 1st Black woman elected to US Congress. Today, many of the members of the incoming#116thCongress see her work as foundational to they work we still have to do.#Chisholm50#chisholmeffectpic.twitter.com/aEiZB5F3mQ
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The Organ recital on the 5th has been cancelled due to Kevin Bowyer's indisposition. We hope to re-schedule at a later date.
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#IVoted and will follow results at the@HigherHeights 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.#BlackwomenLead#chisholm50 pic.twitter.com/1PbgMoGvmv
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"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."
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In this interview political scientist & friend of the Project
@Dr_NMCarter of@HowardU speaks on#ShirleyChisholm Dr. Carter discusses Chisholm's resilience in the face of white supremacy & sexism from Black political leaders. Read/listen here: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-thursday-edition-1.4935124/shirley-chisholm-first-black-congresswoman-in-u-s-gets-statue-in-brooklyn-1.4935127 …#chisholm50 -
Yesterday's historic start to the
#116thCongress 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.#Chisholm50 https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/01/04/women-color-congress-are-challenging-perceptions-political-leadership/ …pic.twitter.com/ViXu5bNaZ7
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Kevin Bowyer plays Chisholm’s Hebridean Organ Symphony in Glasgow University Memorial Chapel.June 5th 8pm. Admission FREE
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The legacy continues ...
@CBCInstitute#chisholm50#ShirleyChisholmpic.twitter.com/lvo1BH51N3
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“The emotional, sexual, and psychological stereotyping of females begins when the doctor says, "It's a girl."
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After acknowledging the unique colonized status of Black ppl in the US,
#ShirleyChisholm 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.#chisholm50 pic.twitter.com/xPYtkHH58Y
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@RepBarbaraLee reminds us the words of her mentor#chisholm50 '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#blackwomenlead#stateofourunion@HigherHeights -
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@ChisholmTrust: Free Concert 1pm-2pm: Lunchtime recital Glasgow University Concert Hall@GlasgowUni @GUopenstudies#chisholm50” -
It’s possible we could elect a Black woman governor in 2018 (
@staceyabrams) followed by the first viable Black woman POTUS announcing her candidacy (@KamalaHarris) during the 50th anniversary of Shirley Chisholm’s election win. Wow!#BlackWomenLead#Chisholm50 -
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.
#Chisholm50#betheMovementpic.twitter.com/3f3bX8fL02
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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!
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Last night
@AyannaPressley Claimed Her Seat#BlackWomenLead#Chisholm50 pic.twitter.com/Ja3EfeOk8c
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#ShirleyChisholm, announced her candidacy for the Democratic Presidential Nomination on January 25, 1972. Follow@Chisholm50 on social media. Follow the 50th anniversary events celebrating her election to Congress in 1968.#Chisholm50#BlackWomenLeadhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHH-gGtB6mI&feature=youtu.be … -
This is what #2019 looks like . . .
#chisholm50#ShirleyChisholmpic.twitter.com/hPTUGjm59z
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In the face of giants . . . the legacy continues!
@chisholm50#chisholm50#ShirleyChisholmpic.twitter.com/eV4GT24WuT
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Wishing You a Happy and Heakthy 2019!
#staywoke#chisholm50#ShirleyChisholm#newyear | painting by@aljohnsonartspic.twitter.com/AyfSacmkDl
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