From Chisholm’s Trail to Harris’s Run: The Evolution of Black Women in U.S. Presidential Politics
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on February 26, 2025
In 1972, Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm became the first woman to run on a major party ticket and first woman of color to run for President of the United States. Fifty-two years later, on the 100th anniversary of Chisholm’s birth, Vice President Kamala Harris is pursuing the office that eluded Chisholm.
Join the Museum of the City of New York for a panel discussion about the ways Chisholm’s run set the stage for Harris and the role of black women in shaping our democracy. Featuring guest speakers, Dr. Jelani Cobb, Dean of Journalism . . .
