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The Twin Jeopardies of Race and Sex
Shirley Chisholm

Shirley Chisholm gives a rousing speech at the University of Missouri in 1974 on the subject of the black woman in contemporary America.

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Shirley Chisholm: The Twin Jeopardies of Race and Sex

January 1, 1974 (over 50 years ago)

Shirley Chisholm gives a rousing speech at the University of Missouri in 1974 on the subject of the black woman in contemporary America.

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Shirley Chisholm: Announcement of Her Run for President

January 25, 1972 (over 52 years ago)

Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman elected to Congress, announces her Presidential candidacy in 1972 in Brooklyn, NY.

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Shirley Chisholm: Presidential Campaign Speech

May 6, 1972 (almost 52 years ago)

Shirley Chisholm gives a speech at the Commonwealth of California during her candidacy for President in 1972. She strikes hard at the Nixon Administration and expresses the anger felt by so many about the current state of the nation.

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Shirley Chisholm: For the Equal Rights Amendment

August 10, 1970 (over 53 years ago)

In a bid for support of the Equal Rights Amendment, Shirley Chisholm enumerates the laws that discriminate against women and urges the House of Representatives to complete the work of the founding fathers by giving a voice to the mothers as well.

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