SHIRLEY CHISHOLM In 1968, Shirley Chisholm became the first Africa-American woman to serve in Congress. The Brooklyn native came up through the New York State Legislature and, once in Washington, was one of the founding members of the Congressional Black Caucus. Women in Congress — From 1917 to Now FILM: Women’s Voices: The Gender Gap
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SHIRLEY CHISHOLM

In 1968, Shirley Chisholm became the first Africa-American woman to serve in Congress. The Brooklyn native came up through the New York State Legislature and, once in Washington, was one of the founding members of the Congressional Black Caucus.

Women in Congress — From 1917 to Now

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