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Shirley Chisholm’s Legacy Takes Center Stage Ahead of Midterms
The award-winning solo play uses Shirley Chisholm’s life and 1972 campaign to urge civic participation as Democrats and Republicans fight for control of Congress.
- Playwright Ingrid Griffith's production 'Shirley Chisholm: Unbossed & Unbowed' opens November 2nd at New York's West End theater, revisiting the pioneering congresswoman's life ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
- Known as 'Fighting Shirley,' Chisholm broke barriers as the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress, then launched a historic 1972 Democratic presidential bid that challenged political boundaries.
- Guyanese-Born playwright Griffith created the work after watching a documentary on 1972 presidential candidates, showcasing how Chisholm influenced future runs by Reverend Jesse Jackson, Hillary Clinton, and President Barack Obama.
- The play reminds audiences that meaningful change requires active participation, as Chisholm once said, 'No one gives away political power.' Democracy depends on citizens recognizing their own influence.
- These themes resonate as Americans approach midterm elections determining every House and Senate seat, shaping legislative direction for the next two years.
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Shirley Chisholm’s Legacy Takes Center Stage Ahead of Midterms
Shirley Chisholm's legacy of political boldness inspires a new play urging Americans to claim power rather than wait for permission from established institutions.
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