How Does Shirley Chisholm's Impact On American History

"I don't measure America by its achievement but by its potential." This is a famous that was said by women that I strongly look up to. Her name was Shirley Chisholm, and she was a widely-known, famous American Politician. Shirley Chisholm was strongly against racism which was widespread at that time. Chisholm is the writer of a two of books.The two of her books are "Unbought and unbossed" and "The Good Fight". First, Shirley Chisholm's story began in the United States through her immigrant parents. Her Dad had created bags while her mother was a seamstress and a domestic worker. At age three she was sent to live with her maternal grandmother in Barbados. Chisholm did not return to the United States until 1934.Shirley Chisholm …show more content…
She became the first African American woman to run for president. She had an impact because Chisholm was one of the many people who stood up against this unjust behavior which had to do with racism and she is remembered by us all today. Her story connects to mine in some ways because I am also from a completely different religion but I am proud about it. I also am trying really hard and I am passing with honors right now. I also want to have a job in Congress when I grow up and I am going to try hard to achieve what I want. Finally, I would like to say that I strongly look up to Shirley Chisholm. She is one of the greatest African American woman their could of ever been. I am extremely grateful that their were women like Shirley Chisholm to ever exist. If people like her didn't exist I don't know were our world would of been today. She was a very strong leader who went against all odds at her time. I am proud that at one time she had been a big part of our nation.The reason I chose Shirley Chisholm is because she was a very powerful lady who always spoke her mind. Who is your most influential African American