02/02/2025
In 1968, Shirley Chisolm was elected as the first black woman to the United States Congress where she led the expansion of food and nutrition programs and rose to party leadership. In 1972, she became the first Black candidate for a major-party nomination for President of the United States and the first woman to run for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination.
Throughout her career, she was known for taking a resolute stand against economic, social, and political injustices as well as being a strong supporter of black civil rights and women's rights.
During Black History Month we celebrate those black leaders who helped make a difference in their communities that advanced the ideals and contributions of black people to the American experiment that all men are created equal.
