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Shirley Chisholm was an American politician, educator, and author, best known for being the first African American woman elected to the U.S. Congress in 1968. She served seven terms as a representative from New York and was a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus. Chisholm was also the first woman to run for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination in 1972, advocating for civil rights, gender equality, and social justice. Her legacy continues to inspire many in the fields of politics and activism.

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