Short interview with African-American Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm (b. November 30, 1924 – d. January 1, 2005) in between her last campaign appearances before the New York state primary in 1972. Congresswoman Chisholm was the first African-American woman to run for the position of President of the United States. Interview conducted out-of-doors as interviewer walks alongside Congresswoman Chisholm. Recording also contains a speech by Chisholm and interviews with people on the street about their feelings about Chisholm. Produced by Miriam Rosen.
PRA metadata viewThis recording has been digitally preserved as part of Pacifica's American Women Making History and Culture: 1963-1982 grant preservation project, and is available for research and reference . Please contact the archives via telephone: 818-506-1077 or email: americanwomen at pacificaradioarchives dot org for information on how to obtain a copy of this program. Thank you.
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