Early Life
What Caribbean island did Shirley Chisholm live on for 7 years?
Barbados
What political group did Chisholm help to found that focused on women's issues?
Democratic Women's Workshop
In which year was Chisholm first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives?
1968
Who was Chisholm's opponent in the 1972 Democratic primary?
James Farmer
What position did Chisholm hold at Mt. Holyoke College after leaving Congress?
Purington Professor
At what age did Chisholm move back to New York from Barbados?
10
In what year did she begin her career in the New York State Assembly?
1964
Name a committee that Chisholm served on during her time in Congress.
Education
What percentage of the Democratic Party's votes did Chisholm garner during her presidential run?
10%
What significant organization did Chisholm co-found in 1984?
National Political Congress of Black Women
How many siblings did Chisholm have?
7
Chisholm worked with which organization to support African Americans?
NAACP
How many bills did Chisholm sponsor while serving in the New York State Assembly?
50
What issues did Chisholm emphasize during her presidential campaign?
Judicial system, police brutality, prison reform, gun control, and drug abuse
What did Chisholm want people to remember her for besides being the first Black woman to run for president?
As a Black woman who dared to be herself
What was the nature of the economic conditions in New York when Chisholm returned from Barbados?
The Great Depression
Name one of the successful measures Chisholm championed while in the State Assembly.
Support for low-income students
During which Congress session was Chisholm placed on the Forestry Committee?
Ninety-first Congress
Identify one main issue Chisholm opposed during the Vietnam War.
Resources allocated to warfare
What did Chisholm decline in 1993 due to her health?
Ambassadorship to Jamaica
Describe the influence of Chisholm's upbringing in Barbados on her character.
Her accent and confidence
How did Chisholm challenge the conventional roles of women in her era?
Advocated for broader career paths for women
Name a notable aspect of Chisholm's leadership style that distinguished her in Congress.
Her independent thinking and ability to cross party lines
What was the significance of Chisholm visiting George Wallace during her campaign?
It demonstrated humanity in a divided political climate
What did Chisholm mean when she wanted to be remembered as a "catalyst for change"?
Her impact on civil rights and progress in American politics