Essence Magazine:
By Shelby Stewart ·Updated March 28, 2024
Shirley Chisolm is one of America’s unsung heroes, becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968. While blazing uncharted territory comes at a cost, Chisolm paved the way for many more women to become politically engaged, as is reflected in the Netflix biopic, Shirley, where Regina King masterfully delivers a performance of the late Chisolm. The film not only celebrates Chisholm’s historic milestone
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