On January 24, 1972, Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm officially launched her campaign for President of the United States, becoming the first Black woman to seek the nomination of a major political party. Running under the slogan “Unbought and Unbossed,” Chisholm’s historic candidacy challenged the status quo and paved the way for greater diversity in American politics.
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