7 Facts About Trailblazer Shirley Chisholm, the First Black Woman to Run for President

By McKenzie Jean-Philippe via https://www.oprahmag.com/

She’s played by Uzo Aduba in FX’s Mrs. America.

• FX’s Mrs. America premiered on Hulu on April 15.
• The show stars Uzo Aduba as Shirley Chisholm, who was the first Black woman to be a member of congress.
• We delve into facts about Chisholm’s life, including memorable quotes, what Mrs. America got right and wrong, and the park created in her honor.

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