Women’s History Month: Shirley Chisholm

This month, we're highlighting Shirley Chisholm, an incredible American politician and trailblazer who achieved several notable milestones.

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH: SHIRLEY CHISHOLM As we mark Women's History Month, we're celebrating the legacy of trailblazer Shirley Chisholm. Shirley Chisholm's legacy is characterized by her resilience and dedication to breaking barriers for underrepresented groups in American politics. Her famous words, "If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair," demonstrate her dedication to making change. To honor her legacy, we created a special collection of merch featuring Shirley Chisholm herself as the first trailblazer on the Official Democratic Store: SHOP NOW Chisholm made history as the first Black woman elected to the House of Representatives, representing New York's 12th Congressional District. And a few years later, she became the first Black candidate to run for a major political party's presidential nomination. Chisholm co-founded the Congressional Black Caucus and the National Women's Political Caucus, championing the rights of marginalized groups throughout her career. She was a fierce advocate for civil rights, gender equality, and social justice. SHOP THE SHIRLEY CHISHOLM COLLECTION Happy shopping, ❤️ Emma Merchandise Director Democratic National Committee                                          VOLUNTEER DONATE SHOP Text JOIN to 43367 Manage how often you receive DNC emails, by filling out this form. If you no longer wish to receive emails from the DNC, submit this form to unsubscribe. If you're ready to elect Democrats in all 50 states, territories, and D.C., make a contribution today. Contributions or gifts to the Democratic National Committee are not tax deductible. Paid for by the Democratic National Committee, www.Democrats.org, and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.