About this book
"A picture biography of educator and politician Shirley Chisholm, who in 1968 was the first Black woman elected to Congress and in 1972 was the first Black candidate from a major political party (the Democratic party) to run for the United States presidency. An afterword with additional information, photographs, and source lists are included"--
- United states, history
- Biography
- Juvenile literature
- African American legislators
- Women legislators
- African American teachers
- Teachers
- Legislators
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