Shirley was born in New York, of Bajan and Guyanese parents and she blazed a trail. See Shirley speak and learn more about her, below.

A BLACK WOMAN.. Was The First Black Person to Run for US President.. though I’m familiar with the history of Ms. Chisholm, it’s my first time hearing her speak and maaan ??? pic.twitter.com/GQnIT6PQXK

— George Lee Jr. (@TheConsciousLee) August 9, 2020