The US Congress has passed a bill to honor Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm with the Congressional Gold Medal, thanks to the efforts of US Senators Kamala Harris and Cory Booker, as well as Representatives Barbara Lee and G.K. Butterfield. Chisholm was the first African American woman in Congress and the first woman to run for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination. The bill, S. 2422, recognizes Chisholm’s achievements in politics and her work in education, and now awaits President Trump’s signature to become law.
Click the link below to read more about this landmark legislation, S. 2422, and its passage through Congress. Discover the significance of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm’s work and how this new bill seeks to honor her legacy. Explore the roles of prominent senators and representatives in advocating for this recognition of a trailblazing figure in American politics.