Celebrating Shirley Chisholm’s legacy with 10 of her greatest quotes

Francis Akhalbey November 05, 2020
Rep. Shirley Chisholm (D-N.Y.) presents her views in Washington on June 24, 1972, before the panel drafting the platform for the Democratic National Convention. (James Palmer/AP) (James Palmer/AP)
Photo Credit: James Palmer/AP

“I want history to remember me…not as the first black woman to have made a bid for the presidency of the United States, but as a black woman who lived in the 20th century and who dared to be herself. I want to be remembered as a catalyst for change in America.”

Last Edited by:Mildred Europa Taylor Updated: November 6, 2020

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