Shirley -- American History

Celebrating American History in February

Shirley Chisholm --

an American politician, educator, and author. She was the first African American woman elected to the United States Congress, and the first African American and first woman to run for the Democratic Party's nomination for President of the United States. Chisholm served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1969 to 1983, representing the state of New York, and during her tenure, she fought for education, women's rights, and minority rights.

Black History Month is an annual observance in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for remembrance of important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It is celebrated in February in the United States and Canada, and in October in the United Kingdom. The observance was first established as "Negro History Week" by historian Carter G. Woodson in 1926, and later expanded to a month-long celebration in 1976. The goal of Black History Month is to recognize and honor the contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout history.

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