Shirley Chisholm: A Trailblazer's Journey

What did Shirley Chisholm's early education in Barbados teach her?

• The importance of silence

• The power of words

• The value of money

• The significance of art

Why did Shirley choose to attend Brooklyn College?

• It was the closest to her home

• It was the most prestigious option

• Her parents could not afford other colleges

• It offered the best sports program

What was Shirley's slogan during her congressional campaign?

• Yes We Can

• Unbought and Unbossed

• Change We Can Believe In

• Stronger Together

What committee did Shirley first serve on in Congress?

• Foreign Affairs Committee

• House Agriculture Committee

• Education and Labor Committee

• Judiciary Committee

What program did Shirley help initiate to assist women, infants, and children?

• Medicare

• WIC

• Social Security

• Head Start

What was significant about Shirley's presidential campaign?

• She was the first woman to run for president

• She was the first black person and woman to make a serious bid for the presidency

• She was the first to campaign in all 50 states

• She was the youngest candidate ever

How did Shirley Chisholm view her loss in the presidential race?

• As a personal defeat

• As a stepping stone for future generations

• As a complete failure

• As a waste of time

Who was inspired by Shirley Chisholm to pursue a career in politics?

• Kamala Harris

• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

• Nancy Pelosi

• Condoleezza Rice

What did Shirley Chisholm want to be remembered for?

• Her fashion sense

• Her humor

• Her courage

• Her wealth

What award did President Obama posthumously give to Shirley Chisholm?

• Pulitzer Prize

• Congressional Gold Medal

• Presidential Medal of Freedom

• Nobel Peace Prize