Biography Of Shirley Chisholm
Real Name
Shirley Chisholm
Profession
Political Leaders
Nick Name
Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm
Nationality
American
Political Ideology
Democratic
Personal Life of Shirley Chisholm
Born on
30 November 1924
Birthday
30th November
Died At Age
80
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born in
Brooklyn
Died on
01 January 2005
Place of death
Florida
Grouping of People
African American Women
Ideology
Democrats
Family Background of Shirley Chisholm
Father
Charles Christopher St. Hill
Mother
Ruby Seale
Spouses/Partners
Conrad Q. Chisholm(m.1949,div.1977), Arthur Hardwick (m. 1978)
Education
Teachers College, Columbia University, Brooklyn College, Columbia University
Awards
1975-Honorary Doctor of Laws degree
Personal Fact of Shirley Chisholm
Shirley Chisholm was a political leader with a strong moral sense and courage to stand up for her beliefs. She spent her childhood in Barbados with her grandmother, and realized the importance of the traditional British-style education she received there. The education incorporated strong ideals in her, which shaped her future career. She started off as a teacher and was concurrently involved in political activities as well.
Her strong leadership skills led her to eventually join politics, in spite of her being, as she herself termed it, a double handicap both black and a woman. Chisholm swiftly made a name for herself with her brand of fearless politics. She highlighted key issues throughout her career, especially those regarding education opportunities, racial equality and women empowerment.
Her decision to run for presidency was an attempt to make a statement, to make people consider African-Americans as-well-as women as serious candidates. Against all odds and in spite of knowing well that she did not possess the required resources to mount a serious challenge, Chisholm went ahead with her campaign and won more delegates than anyone expected.
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