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Guest Editorial: Celebrating Shirley Chisholm’s 100th birthday, remembering a barrier-breaking champion

    On Nov. 30, Shirley Chisholm would have turned 100 years old. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Chisolm died on January 1, 2005, at 80. Almost 30...

Fight for Diversity in Public Service is the Heart in the Film ‘Shirley’

"Shirley" tells the story of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress and her trailblazing run for president of the U.S. It...

The continuous advocacy and unacknowledged strength of Black women in America

In the United States, the question often arises: Why do Black women have to continuously advocate for themselves, from sports arenas and boardrooms to...

Regina King’s ‘Shirley’ biopic centers on Chisholm’s 1972 presidential campaign

by Sherri Kolade Regina King will always be queen. From her impeccable acting chops to her leading the way — this four-time Emmy Award winner is...

Black women appeal to Black men: ‘Show up for us and with us at the ballot box’

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia After hip-hop Icon Ice Cube revealed that he’s working with President Donald Trump on a Contract...

To Be Equal: Hillary Clinton stands on the shoulders of Shirley Chisholm

“Women in this country must become revolutionaries. We must refuse to accept the old, the traditional roles and stereotypes…We must replace the old, negative...

Lifestyles Report: Stamped

Every now and then there is a rumor or urban legend about the demise of Black Heritage postage stamps. Normally, the legend goes something...

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