Shirley Chisholm

Unforgettable words from the civil rights icon.

In this week's edition of the Congressional Black Caucus Message to America, Representative Yvette Clarke pays homage to the contributions of America's foreign-born sons and daughters with a primary focus on those who have parentage from the Caribbean.

In this day and age it’s essential to be mindful of what you post on social media. A Cleveland Cavalier’s fan is learning that the hard way. On Wednesday, the Twitter user @SoftCaramelKiss, sent a homophobic tweet to Sydel Curry, NBA star Stephen Curry’s sister. “You and your whole family get the f*** out of […]

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has cemented herself in history, earning more than enough delegates to secure the Democratic presidential nomination. But before Clinton's historic moment, Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm paved the way with her presidential campaign in 1972.

Mass Mutual and NewsOne join together to present 28 dynamic people that make up the diverse tapestry of Black History. For the entire month of…

In 1968, a woman by the name of Shirley Chisholm became the first African-American female to serve in the U.S. Congress.  And a few years later,…