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Unsung Black Heroes | Chisholm & Lacks

Discover the inspiring stories of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress, and Henrietta Lacks, whose cells revolutionized medical research. This video explores their legacies and impact, celebrating their groundbreaking contributions and highlighting their enduring influence. #BlackHistory #WomenInHistory #STEM #ShirleyChisholm #HenriettaLacks #BlackHistoryMonth #WomenInSTEM #MedicalResearch #PoliticalHistory #Inspiration #Legacy #BreakingBarriers #unsungheroes source Related Posts NCAA […]

Delta Sigma Theta’s Shirley Chisholm Was the First Black Woman Elected to Congress and First to Run for President

In an era defined by deep social upheavals and political transformations, Shirley Chisholm stood as a trailblazing force. A member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress in 1968, representing New York’s 12th congressional district, which encompassed the heart of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Just four […]

Shirley Chisholm: 6 Facts in 60 Seconds #shorts #history

6 facts about the first black woman in American history to be elected to Congress. #historyfacts #historyshorts #netflix SOURCES: Fact 5: https://speakingwhilefemale.co/war-chisholm/ Fact 4: https://www.nytimes.com/1970/06/09/archives/mrs-chisholm-joins-campaign-to-collect-bail-for-joan-bird.html Fact 3: Chisholm, Shirley “Unbought and Unbossed.” (1970) p.160, p.183 Fact 2: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-a-failed-assassination-attempt-pushed-george-wallace-to-reconsider-his-segregationist-views-180980063/ Fact 1: Winslow, Barbara “Shirley Chisholm: Catalyst for Change” (2013) p.143 source Related Posts Why Not Everyone […]

Shirley Chisholm: First African American Congresswoman | Black History Documentary | Timeline

Shirley Anita Chisholm was an American politician, educator, and author. In 1968, she became the first black woman elected to the United States Congress, and she represented New York’s 12th congressional district for seven terms from 1969 to 1983. It’s like Netflix for history… Sign up to History Hit, the world’s best history documentary service, […]

MLK Jr., Shirley Chisholm And Sit-Ins: Bennet College’s Understated Role In The The Civil Rights Movement

Bennett College is no stranger to historic events. The Greensboro, North Carolina-based HBCU has the distinction of being among just two all-women HBCUs in America and has served as a focal point for some of the country’s most important developments since its founding in 1873. Students at the college have played pivotal roles in desegregation efforts […]