Shirley Chisholm: Unbought & Unbossed

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Thursday, February 27, 2025

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County

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02/27/2025 04:00 PM 02/27/2025 05:30 PM America/Anguilla Shirley Chisholm: Unbought & Unbossed In 1968, Shirley Chisholm became the first woman of color to be elected to the House of Representatives. Representing a district in Brooklyn, NY, Chisholm fought for women's issues. She also was a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus. In 1972, she became the first woman of color to run in the primaries for President on the Democratic ticket. Register Here: https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/14036661 Event LinksWebsite: https://go.evvnt.com/2896122-0 Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/rochester/events/central-library-of-rochester-and-monroe-county/shirley-chisholm-unbought-unbossed-390983?ref=uceaddevent Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County, 115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14604

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In 1968, Shirley Chisholm became the first woman of color to be elected to the House of Representatives. Representing a district in Brooklyn, NY, Chisholm fought for women's issues. She also was a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus. In 1972, she became the first woman of color to run in the primaries for President on the Democratic ticket. Register Here: https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/14036661

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