Early Life
State Shirley Chisholm was born in.
What is New York?
A pioneer, front runner, or one who sets a path for others to follow.
What is a trailblazer?
Unbought and Unbossed
What is Shirley Chisholm's slogan?
Shirley Chisholm was known for wearing this.
What are colorful outfits?
The date that Shirley Chisholm died.
What is New Year's Day, 2005 (1-1-05)?
The year Shirley Chisholm was born.
What is 1924?
The ability to express oneself easily and articulately; able to flow freely.
What is fluent?
The trailblazer that Shirley Chisholm admired.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
The office Shirley Chisholm was elected to
What is congress?
Shirley Chisholm's parents were of this decent.
What is the West Indies / Caribbean?
Shirley Chisholm's first job.
What is a teacher?
The ability to recover quickly from difficulty.
What is resilience?
Something Shirley Chisholm would say when faced with difficulty.
“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring your own folding chair.”
The amount of time Shirley Chisholm spent in Congress.
What is 14 years?
Shirley Chisholm was a founder of this group.
What is the Congressional Black Caucus?
Shirley Chisholm was fluent in this other language.
What is Spanish?
A short and striking memorable phase; motto.
What is a slogan?
The causes that Shirley Chisholm fought for.
What is a better education and nutrition for kids?
Shirley Chisholm was the first black woman elected to this office.
What is the House of Representatives?
The President that was elected in the year that Shirley Chisholm ran for the presidency.
Who is Richard Nixon?