44 Years Ago Shirley Chisholm Became the First Black Woman to Run For President

Just a few years after arriving in Congress, Chisholm became the first black person–and first woman–to run as a major party candidate for president of the United States, breaking down barriers and paving a path for people like President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
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