Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this powerful archival clip, Shirley Chisholm—trailblazing politician, educator, and the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress—speaks candidly about Black women, political empowerment, and the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement. Appearing on Say Brother (GBH), Chisholm discusses how Black women have long participated in political movements but were often treated as extensions of other groups rather than leaders in their own right. She highlights the growing awareness among Black women that true progress requires political power and representation.
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In this powerful archival clip, Shirley Chisholm—trailblazing politician, educator, and the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress—speaks candidly about Black women, political empowerment, and the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement. Appearing on Say Brother (GBH), Chisholm discusses how Black women have long participated in political movements but were often treated as extensions of other groups rather than leaders in their own right. She highlights the growing awareness among Black women that true progress requires political power and representation.
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