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Lesson Plan: Shirley Chisholm Was a Trailblazer for Change

In 1972, Shirley Chisholm made history as the first Black woman to run for U.S. president. This Retro Report documentary chronicles Chisholmโ€™s journey from Brooklyn to Capitol Hill, where, as the first Black woman elected to Congress, she overcame sexism and racism as an outspoken advocate for racial equality, womenโ€™s rights and social justice.

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