By subscribing to Inspiring Quotes you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Shirley Chisholm, the first Black U.S. congresswoman and first Black candidate to make a bid for a major party presidential nomination, invited herself to many tables of power. A teacher by training, she represented New York state in the House of Representatives from 1968 to 1983. While she did not win the Democratic presidential nomination in 1972, she ran a spirited campaign with the slogan, “Unbought and Unbossed.” She was also a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus and active in the NAACP. Throughout her life, Chisholm fought for the rights of women and people of color. She did not wait for permission to stand up for her community, and encouraged others who were underrepresented to take their own rightful place in government.
Quotes To Help You Mourn and Move Forward From a Relationship
The Classics: Quotes From History’s Greatest Poems
20 Surprisingly Insightful Quotes From Children’s Movies
16 Helpful Quotes To Read When Your Relationship Is Struggling
12 Quotes Every Stubborn Person Needs To Read
24 Quotes About the Power of Sticking Together
13 Funny Quotes About New Year’s Resolutions
Quotes About How To Be Productive in a Healthy Way
Start Anew With These 15 Encouraging Quotes
12 Funny Quotes From the Women of ‘SNL’
Read These Quotes in the Morning To Kick-Start Your Best Day Yet