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Shirley Chisholm dies

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Shirley Chisholm the first African American woman to be elected to Congress, died on New Years. She was a champion of women's rights, and the first African American to run for president of the United States.

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For me, she will be fondly remembered as a confident congresswoman who served her district well, and remained someone I could admire throughout her career. I remember her confidence most of all.

 

Rest in peace.

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I saw a couple of quotes at the CNN site

 

Once discussing what her legacy might be, Shirley Chisholm commented, "I'd like them to say that Shirley Chisholm had guts. That's how I'd like to be remembered."

 

It sounds as if she'll be remembered for that and so much more. My condolences to her family.

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