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"[Chisholm] was intent on resetting social and political expectations, and forcing people to confront their own biases by showing up as exactly who she was in all spaces—be that in the streets of Brooklyn, the halls of Congress or televised interviews."
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How Diahann Carrol and Shirley Chisholm Reshaped Politics: An Excerpt from 'A More Perfect Party' - Ms. Magazine
How Diahann Carrol and Shirley Chisholm Reshaped Politics for Women and Black People: An Excerpt from 'A More Perfect Party'