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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. 5 Mar 2018

    Report: Black women underrepresented in elected offices, but could make gains and history in 2018 via by

  3. My sisters and always speak truth to power

  4. 18 Mar 2014
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    Like the term . Teamwork turns red to blue.

  5. 31 Mar 2014

    Congrats to on her endorsement. Big props 2 her for getting in the leadership pipeline

  6. 18 Mar 2014

    Shout-out to for inspiring me this grey Tuesday to get my on.

  7. 5 Nov 2018

    On this day in 1968, was the 1st Black wmn elected to Congress. She assembled a diverse coalition, won against better-known, better-funded opponent & charted the blueprint that has defined progressive political victories ever since

  8. 6 Mar 2018

    Black women are 3.7% of all state legislators & 14.8% of all women state legislators nationwide

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  9. 6 Mar 2018

    Only 8 of Pennsylvania's state Legislature of 253 seats are held by Black women 👀

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  10. The subject of my remarks today at the program is "Empowering Women and People of Color in the Chisholm Tradition"

  11. 18 Mar 2014

    Joining roll call. Sojourner Truth's legacy inspires me

  12. 18 Mar 2014
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    proud of Maxine Waters Sheila Lee & our 1st black female Senator Carol Moseley Braun

  13. 24 Mar 2014

    . roll call continues today, Google celebrates civil and women's rights leader Dorothy Irene Height.

  14. 27 Jun 2014

    . intersectionality is intrinsic to her. Equally a woman and equally black.

  15. 6 Nov 2018

    50 years ago dared to be herself & make history.She dares us to do the same 2day.Check out this vid for a glimpse of what's in store for the celebration

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  16. 17 Dec 2018

    “Her political inspiration is Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman elected to the US Congress. ” wasn't just a catalyst for change in america, but also throughout the world.

  17. 18 Mar 2014

    Watch out Florida is unbought and unbossed!

  18. 18 Mar 2014

    Check out Black Women Making History from 1929 to today , that is truly the

  19. 18 Mar 2014

    RT : Join our roll call today & help us highlight Black women leaders who have inspired you.

  20. 25 Feb 2018

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