Congressman Dan Goldman Seeks to Commemorate the Legacy of Shirley Chisholm with Congressional Gold Medal

Recognizes the Achievements of Shirley Chisholm, the First Black Woman to Serve in the United States Congress, Representing New York’s 12th Congressional District

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Washington, DC – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12) in working to honor the late Shirley Chisholm with a Congressional Gold Medal, the highest expression of national gratitude for distinguished service and achievement. The Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act would posthumously award one of our nation’s highest honors to the trailblazing New Yorker. Shirley Chisholm was elected to the House of Representatives in 1968 and represented New York’s 12th Congressional District until 1982. Congresswoman Chisholm was a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus and pioneered the causes of gender parity, racial justice, and economic equity.

“Shirley Chisholm was a trailblazer in American politics and is truly an inspiration to us all,” Congressman Dan Goldman said. “Fighting tirelessly for social and economic justice, she paved the way for representation in Congress and a government that reflects the will and unique identity of the American people. A fierce advocate for the communities she represented, her memory and powerful legacy are a model most of us can only dream of emulating, and I can think of no one more deserving of this distinguished honor.”

Congresswoman Chisholm represented New York for seven terms, tackling issues ranging from food insecurity to economic injustice. Rep. Chisholm was also the first African American and first woman to run for President.

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