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The Shirley Chisholm Project @thechisholmproject.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Shirley Chisholm in Jan 1972: "The will of each of us is as precious as the most powerful general or corporate millionaire." Donald Trump in Jan 2025: "Increase our wealth...money...power...expand our territory...pursue our manifest destiny into the stars."

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The Shirley Chisholm Project @thechisholmproject.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

From Thursday's book talk between @jeannetheoharis and SCP Director Zinga Fraser on her new book "Shirley Chisholm in Her Own Words" at the Center for Brooklyn History. Use the QR code in this post to get the book with the discount code UCPSAVE30. #academicsky #ShirleyChisholm #chisholm100

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The Shirley Chisholm Project @thechisholmproject.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

SCP Director Zinga Fraser and ABC7's Sandra Bookman discuss Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm's life, legacy, and inspirational impact. Watch the full interview here: tinyurl.com/zingafraser-... #blacksky #academicsky #femistscholars #womeninhistory

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The Shirley Chisholm Project @thechisholmproject.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

"We must put an end to compulsory pregnancy." Penned before the Roe v Wade decision, Chisholm's words on reproductive justice resound into the post-Roe era. "Shirley Chisholm in Her Own Words," includes some of her most insightful writings and public addresses. 👇🏽 #academisky #feministscholars

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The Shirley Chisholm Project @thechisholmproject.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

SUNDAY | Watch our Director Dr. Zinga A. Fraser's interview on "Here and Now" with Sandra Bookman. They will discuss Shirley Chisholm's legacy and centennial. To watch the interview in New York, tune into ABC7 News, this Sunday (December 8) at noon. #academicsky #blacksky #feministscholars #nyc

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The Shirley Chisholm Project @thechisholmproject.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

During Tuesday's book talk, Dr. Zinga Fraser and Dr. Sonya Ramsey discussed Shirley Chisholm's intellectual legacy. Special thanks to Dr. Ramsey, Dr. Antoinette Rogers, DREF, and all our attendees! #ShirleyChisholm #chisholm100

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The Shirley Chisholm Project @thechisholmproject.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

The Shirley Chisholm Project first established Shirley Chisholm Day nearly 20 years ago at her alma mater Brooklyn College. We are happy to see the City Council formally recognize her birthday this year. Full story: chisholmproject.com/2024/news/6103 #chisholmday #shirleychisholm #chisholm100

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A Brief History of Shirley Chisholm Day

100 years ago today, Shirley Chisholm was born in Brooklyn to Caribbean immigrants Charles and Ruby St. Hill. For almost 20 years, the Shirley Chisholm on Brooklyn Women’s Activism has…

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The Shirley Chisholm Project @thechisholmproject.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Dec 3rd | The SCP continues our celebration of the Chisholm's 100th birthday with a book talk "Shirley Chisholm in Her Own Words" with author and SCP Director Zinga A. Fraser. Register: tinyurl.com/chisholminherownwords Don't miss it! #blacksky #academicsky #feministscholars #womeninhistory

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The Shirley Chisholm Project @thechisholmproject.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

On Chisholm Day 2024, we recognized Dr. Hazel Dukes with the first SCP Legacy Award for her lifelong activism on social justice. We also recognized Academy Award winner Regina King & Reina King with the first SCP Trailblazer Awards for advancing Chisholm’s story through Royal Ties Productions [2/3]

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The Shirley Chisholm Project @thechisholmproject.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Today, 11:30 AM | Chisholm Project Director Dr. Zinga A. Fraser returns to the Brian Lehrer Show to discuss the 100th birthday of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. Listen live on wnyc.com or WNYC 93.9 FM #chisholm100 #ShirleyChisholm #wnyc #brianlehrershow

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The Shirley Chisholm Project @thechisholmproject.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Continuing the Shirley Chisholm Project's year-long celebration of Chisholm’s 100th Birthday last Thursday, we were proud to commemorate with a Centennial Celebration and inaugural SCP Awards at Brooklyn College [Thread 1/3].

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Lorraine Leddy @lorrainemleddy.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

What are you #currentlyreading? 📚 I'm reading "Shirley Chisholm in Her Own Words." Fabulous so far! @thechisholmproject.bsky.social

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The Shirley Chisholm Project @thechisholmproject.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Now more than ever, it is important to continue Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm's legacy. Tomorrow, the SCP will celebrate the Chisholm's centennial birthday at Brooklyn College. For those of you who can't join us, we hope you will follow us as we continue to keep her spirit of resistance alive.

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The Shirley Chisholm Project @thechisholmproject.bsky.social · 22/04/2024

Follow us for updates related to: --The work of our Director Zinga A. Fraser on the new film SHIRLEY --Our new exhibit on Shirley Chisholm's life and legacy with the Museum of the City of New York --Our Shirley Chisholm Day 2024 celebration at Brooklyn College #blacksky #feministsky #academicsky

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Carve Her Name @carvehername.bsky.social · 15/04/2024

#OnThisDay, 15 Apr 1960, Ella Baker convenes a conference of 126 student protest groups. The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) forms as a result. SNCC coordinated and assisted direct-action challenges to segregation in the USA. #WomenInHistory #OTD #History #AmericanHistory 1/2

Photo of Ella Baker speaking at a microphone. She is a black woman wearing sunglasses.

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UNC Press @uncpress.bsky.social · 25/03/2024

"Chisholm was trying to galvanize 'people who had felt left out of politics,' says Anastasia C. Curwood, author of the biography 'Shirley Chisholm.' (Curwood’s mother worked for Chisholm’s campaign . . . and her father covered it as a journalist.)" time.com/6959179/shir... via TIME

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The True Story Behind Netflix's Shirley

Regina King plays Shirley Chisholm in Netflix's biopic focusing on her groundbreaking 1972 presidential run

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The Shirley Chisholm Project @thechisholmproject.bsky.social · 25/03/2024

Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm during the 1972 presidential campaign: "We are here. And we are not going to turn back." #Shirley #ShirleyChisholm #blackhistory #womenshistorymonth #Shirleynetflix

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The Shirley Chisholm Project @thechisholmproject.bsky.social · 25/03/2024

In a TIME interview on the new film "SHIRLEY," Dr. Zinga A. Fraser, a historical consultant for the film, points out that Chisholm ran for president to force the Democratic Party to address the needs of the marginalized & "open up the political process." time.com/6959179/shir... #ShirleyNetflix

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The True Story Behind Netflix's Shirley

Regina King plays Shirley Chisholm in Netflix's biopic focusing on her groundbreaking 1972 presidential run

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The Shirley Chisholm Project @thechisholmproject.bsky.social · 25/03/2024

From the Gothamist: "At an advance screening of SHIRLEY, [Dr. Zinga A. Fraser] a chief guardian of Chisholm's historical legacy argued that her greater significance is 'not for being a first, but as someone who sparked a fire.'" gothamist.com/news/nys-shi... #ShirleyChisholm #ShirleyNetflix

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NY’s Shirley Chisholm, still ‘Unbought and Unbossed,’ debuts on Netflix

A new film chronicles her groundbreaking 1972 presidential run.

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The Shirley Chisholm Project @thechisholmproject.bsky.social · 25/03/2024

Did you know that Dr. Zinga A. Fraser, Director of the Shirley Chisholm Project served as a historical consultant for the new film about Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm? SHIRLEY produced by Participant Media is streaming now on Netflix

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The Shirley Chisholm Project @thechisholmproject.bsky.social · 21/03/2024

Greetings from the Shirley Chisholm Project! We're new to Bluesky, and would love to connect. Please stay tuned for exciting news related to celebrating the centennial of the incomparable Shirley Chisholm! linktr.ee/thechisholmp...

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