In celebration of Black history, we've rounded up quotes from inspirational icons like Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress, and Claudette Colvin, a pioneer of the ...

In honor of the day, we've gathered a list of inspirational Juneteenth quotes from activists, poets, political figures and other notable luminaries including James Baldwin, Shirley Chisholm ...

Bipartisan legislation to honor the late Shirley Chisholm, the nation’s first Black congresswoman, became law last week, as the 118th Congress winds down with a final flurry of bills.

Shirley Chisholm passed away in 2005 at age 80, but her influence endures. As the legislation heads to President Biden’s desk for signature, her story remains a beacon of hope, inspiring ...

Shirley Chisholm will be honored with the highest award in Congress through the Congressional Gold Medal Act. President Biden signed the bipartisan legislation on Dec. 12 to honor the first Black ...

New York City marked the inaugural Shirley Chisholm Day on Saturday – honoring the life and legacy of the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress on what would have been her ...

Shirley Chisholm championed the needs of low-income families by expanding food assistance programs like WIC. After a successful term as congresswoman, Chisholm ran for president in 1972 ...

In honor of the day, we've gathered a list of inspirational Juneteenth quotes from activists, poets, political figures and other notable luminaries including James Baldwin, Shirley Chisholm ...