Shirley Chisholm Read by Maya2960
Rebel Girls

Shirley Chisholm Read by Maya2960

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 22, 202622 min

Born in New York City in 1924, Shirley Chisholm was the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress, and in 1972, she became the first Black woman from a major political party to run for President. As an outspoken politician, educator, and activist, Chisholm fought for gender and racial equality, better wages for workers, and a more equal and just world. In 2015, she was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama, who echoed the words Chisholm herself said she wanted to be remembered by: “Shirley Chisholm had guts.” [This episode originally aired September 2021.] <...

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Okay, have you seen the new Stay Rebel drop from Rebel Girls? Hoodies and tees that go from pool days to movie nights, a belt bag in two colors so you can match your mood, and a crossbody that actually fits your iPad. Plus a sparkle hat.

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Come on, pink, purple, or just get both. No judgment. Then you can customize it. Bag charms for your backpack, patches and pins for your literally anything.

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Your bag, your jacket, your favorite jeans. Make it yours. Make it Rebel. Order yours now at shop.rebelgirls.com.

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