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Shirley Chisolm: Unbought & Unbossed In-Person
In 1968, Shirley Chilsom became the first woman of color to be elected to the House of Representatives. Representing a district in Brooklyn, NY, Chilsom fought for women's issues. She also was a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus. In 1972, she became the first woman of color to run in the primaries for President on the Democratic ticket.
Please join professor of history, Mark Sample, as he tells Chilsom's inspiring story and the times she lived in.
- Date:
- Wednesday, October 15, 2025
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 8:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Community Room
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Adult Program
Registrations open at 9:00am Monday, September 1, 2025