cartermagazine: Today In History ‘Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress, opened her historic campaign for President on this date January 25, 1972.’ (photo: Shirley Chisholm) - CARTER Magazine

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Today In History

‘Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress, opened her historic campaign for President on this date January 25, 1972.’

(photo: Shirley Chisholm)

- CARTER Magazine

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