Shirley Chisholm championed the needs of low-income families by expanding food assistance programs like WIC. After a successful term as congresswoman, Chisholm ran for president in 1972, despite ...

There is still time to vote for Shirley Chisholm. An exhibit exploring the life and work of the Brooklyn politician in ...

Chisholm was the first African American woman elected to Congress in 1968, and the first woman and African American to run ...

Now, Mulholland is a healthy 83 years old with honors such as recognition from former President Barack Obama, the ...

Thurgood Marshall, the first Black Supreme Court Justice, was an Alpha. But that (my) organization is also responsible for millions of people being registered to vote. Alphas also introduced the ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Monica is an entertainment reporter covering TV, film, and music. Shirley stars Oscar-winning actress Regina King as Shirley Chisholm, the ...

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A month of cultural celebrations, live performances and interactive art experiences awaits at the Brooklyn Museum.

Alexandra Davis: 1 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 1200 S. Clearview Parkway, Suite 1155, Harahan. The author reads and signs "Beignet ...

Sally Hemmings Three U.S. presidents have allegedly fathered illegitimate children with slaves. The most well-known and ...