Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm became in 1968 the first African American woman elected to Congress. Four years later in 1972, she launched a bid to become the Democratic nominee for President of the United States, another first for an African American woman. Throughout her career in Congress Chisholm was... The post From 1970 to now: Shirley Chisholm’s ERA speech still resonates in today’s equality debates appeared first on Asaase Radio.
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From 1970 to now: Shirley Chisholm’s ERA speech still resonates in today’s equality debates
Asaase RadioBy Winifred LarteySat, 25 Apr 2026 · 3h ago0 views
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Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman elected to Congress in 1968 and the first to seek a major party's presidential nomination in 1972, delivered a significant speech on the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in 1970. This speech continues to be relevant in contemporary discussions about equality, highlighting her enduring legacy in civil rights and women's rights advocacy.
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