That is the percentage of black women who voted for Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton to be the first woman to become president of the United States. If you want to put it in numerical terms, try out this number: Ninety-four percent. As you talk about Black History and celebrate Black accomplishments be sure to share the story of Shirley Chisholm, the courageous Black woman who broke down so many doors that had been traditionally closed to those who came before her.Black women have always put in the work. Shirley Chisholm was a bold, intelligent, compassionate trailblazer who indeed became the exact catalyst for change that she desired to be. Today, I’m thinking about her inspirational words: “I am, and always will be a catalyst for change.” 4 days before she was sworn into the office of vice-president of the United States, Kamala tweeted part of that very same quote saying, “Shirley Chisholm created a path for me and for so many others. Kamala Harris, being the first Black woman VP in our country, recently paid tribute to Shirley Chisholm for how she paved the way.
Well that is exactly what she is being celebrated and remembered for at this very point in our county. I want to be remembered as a catalyst for change in America.” “I want history to remember me… not as the first black woman to have made a bid for the presidency of The United States, but as a black woman who lived in the 20th century and who dared to be herself. In an interview towards the end of her life Shirley said this: Her trailblazing path has inspired many politicians who have walked in the footsteps she laid out. While her bid for the democratic nomination was not successful, the impact of her life, her historic political career and boldness in the face of opposition has lasting effects till this day. Many who knew her described her as fearless and one who would not back down to a challenge.
She represented New York’s 12th District from 1969 to 1983, and in 1972, she became the first woman and first Black person to run for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination.
Before her historic run for the highest office in the United States, she made history as the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968. Shirley Chisholm, unbought and unbossed, was no stranger to making history and blazing trails. That was the slogan of Shirley Chisholm’s 1972 run for president. Black Excellence Spotlight: Shirley Chisholm
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