Unbought and Unbossed

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A tremendously impressive book.Washington Post

Her motto and title of her autobiographyUnbought and Unbossedillustrates her outspoken advocacy for women and minorities during her seven terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.National Womens History Museum

In this classic worka blend of memoir, social criticism, and political analysis that remains relevant todaythe first Black Congresswoman to serve in American history, New Yorks dynamic representative Shirley Chisholm, traces her extensive political struggle and examines the problems that have long plagued the American system of government.

I want to be remembered as a woman . . . who dared to be a catalyst of change. Political pioneer Shirley Chisholmactivist, member of the House of Representatives, and former presidential candidatewas a woman who consistently broke barriers and inspired generations of American women, and especially women of color. Unbought and Unbossed is her story, told in her own wordsa thoughtful and informed look at her rise from the streets of Brooklyn to the halls of Congress. Chisholm speaks out on her life in politics while illuminating the events, personalities, and issues of her time, including the schism in the Democratic party in the 1960s and 70sall of which speak to us today.

In this frank assessment, Fighting Shirley recalls how she took on an entrenched system, gave a public voice to millions, and embarked on a trailblazing bid to be the first woman and first African American President of the United States. By daring to be herself, Shirley Chisholm shows how one person forever changed the status quo.

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Shirley Chisholm was the first black woman elected to the U.S. Congress in 1969 and was re-elected six times until she retired in 1983. While in office, she spoke out for civil rights and women's rights, advocated for the poor, and opposed the Vietnam War. In 1972, she ran for the Democratic Nomination for President of the United States. Chisholm wrote the autobiographical works Unbought and Unbossed (1970) and The Good Fight (1973). She died at the age of 80 on January 1, 2005.