Shirley Chisholm: Catalyst for Change, 1926-2005

by Barbara Winslow

Book Overview

A staunch proponent of breaking down racial and gender barriers, Shirley Chisholm had the esteemed privilege of being a pioneer in many aspects of her life. She was the first African American woman from Brooklyn elected to the New York State legislature and the first African American woman elected to Congress in 1968. She also made a run for the Democratic Party nomination for president in 1972. Focusing on Chisholm's lifelong advocacy for fair...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813347696
• ISBN13: 9780813347691
• Release Date: November 2013
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.2"