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 Chisholmโs 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, womenโs rights and social justice.

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