• Episode 4: Breaking Barriers – The Legacy of Shirley Chisholm

  • Jul 29 2024
  • Length: 4 mins
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Episode 4: Breaking Barriers – The Legacy of Shirley Chisholm

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  • In this episode of "You're Not Alone", Joshua Watkins delves into the life and legacy of Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman elected to Congress and the first black woman to run for a Presidential nomination in a major political party. The episode chronicles her early life, her commitment to advocacy and education that set the foundation for her political career and her groundbreaking tenure in Congress where she introduced over 50 pieces of legislation aimed at tackling inequality and poverty. Joshua also discusses her courageous, albeit unsuccessful 1972 presidential run that secured 152 delegate votes. Finally, the episode chronicles Chisholm's post-congressional career in education and how her determination and zeal for social change serve as an inspiration for future change-makers.
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