Congress honors Shirley Chisholm, a Black woman trailblazer in …
1 day ago · U.S. Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.) and Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.-12) announced the passage of bipartisan legislation awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the late Shirley Chisholm, a pioneer in American politics and the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968. The Shirley Chisholm ...
VP Kamala Harris honors Shirley Chisholm with historic ... - Yahoo
2 days ago · Chisholm, who died in 2005 at 80, made history in 1968 as the first African-American woman to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing New York’s 12th Congressional District.
VP Kamala Harris honors Shirley Chisholm with historic ... - TheGrio
2 days ago · Vice President Kamala Harris, joined by U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee (CA-12) and U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler (D-CA), signs the Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act at the U.S. Capitol, Monday ...
Kamala Harris honors Shirley Chisholm with Congressional Gold …
1 day ago · Shirley Chisholm: A trailblazer in politics Chisholm made history in 1968 as the first African American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing New York’s 12th ...
Shirley Chisholm’s Legacy Lives On: Congress Passes Bill To
Dec 5, 2024 · Shirley Chisholm passed away in 2005 at age 80, but her influence endures. As the legislation heads to President Biden’s desk for signature, her story remains a beacon of hope, inspiring ...
Legislation for Congressional Gold Medal for Shirley Chisholm ...
1 day ago · In 1972, she made history as the first Black candidate and the first woman to seek the Democratic presidential nomination. U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.) and Representative Barbara Lee (D-Calif.-12) announced the passage of bipartisan legislation awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the late Shirley Chisholm, a pioneer in American politics and the first Black woman elected to ...
Shirley Chisholm honored with Congressional Gold Medal | AFRO …
4 days ago · Congress passes legislation to honor Shirley Chisholm with Congressional Gold Medal. Honoring her groundbreaking contributions to American politics.
Shirley Chisholm Day honors pioneering New York ... - CBS News
Nov 29, 2024 · Nov. 30 is Shirley Chisholm Day in New York City, and special events were planned for the centennial celebrating the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968 and the first woman to seek a...
Congressman Kennedy Announces Approval of the Shirley Chisholm ...
Dec 5, 2024 · Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced the House of Representatives has approved legislation posthumously awarding Shirley Chisholm with the Congressional Gold Medal.
NOW Celebrates Signing of Bipartisan Shirley Chisholm …
1 day ago · Press Releases NOW In The News NOW Read This. Events; Members Only; ... Monday’s signing in the U.S. Capitol by Vice President Kamala Harris of the Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act posthumously awarded Chisholm with the highest award Congress can bestow – in commemoration of her accomplishments, activism, and legacy.
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