BROOKLYN COLLEGE–Shirley Chisholm Day was held on Thursday, Nov. 14 at Brooklyn College to commemorate the revolutionary figure’s 100th birthday. A BC alum from the class of 1946, the event honored Chisholm’s legacy at BC and beyond. The event was co-sponsored by the Africana Studies Department, the Women’s and Gender Studies Department, and the Wolfe Institute.
Shirley Chisholm was an activist and trailblazer who, during her time, defied many stereotypes against women of color. She was the first Black woman elected into Congress in 1968 and subsequently the first Black woman to campaign for the presidential nomination in 1972. She is often referred to for her empowering words on advocacy and enacting change.
