Shirley Chisholm

Born Shirley St. Hill in Brooklyn, NY

Lived in Barbados with maternal grandmother

Graduated from Girls' High School in Brooklyn, NY

Graduated from Brooklyn College with a Bachelor of Arts degree, Married Conrad Chisholm, Earned a master's degree from Columbia University's Teachers College

Director of the Hamilton-Madison Child Care Center, Served as an educational consultant for the Division of Day Care

Elected to New York State Legislature, Became the first African-American woman elected to Congress. She represented New York's 12th District, Was one of the founding members of the Congressional Black Caucus. Chisholm was the only woman among the founding members.

cofounder of the National Organization for Women (NOW). , Published "Unbought and Unbossed" , first African-American person to run for President., Published The Good Fight, Joined the powerful House Rules Committee, Married Arthur Hardwick

ended her term as a Congresswoman representing New York's 12th District

nominated to be U.S. ambassador to Jamaica by President Bill Clinton but withdrew because of ill health.

Died