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Loud and Proud: The Life of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm

Lesa Cline-Ransome, illustrated by Kaylani Juanita

Born in Brooklyn to immigrant parents who struggled to afford rent, Shirley Chisholm learned the limits of love in the face of financial hardship. Encouraged by her father to use her mind, she earned a full scholarship to Brooklyn College. There, she formed a club for Black women and began advocating for people like herself. A political-science professor’s advice led her to consider politics.

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Themes
Activism · Economics And Money · Immigration And Migration · Women And Girls
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
A Paula Wiseman Book/Beach Lane Books
Published
September 19, 2023
Pages
48
ISBN-13
9781534463523
Language
English
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