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Shirley Chisholm was awesome! 1972 was the first election I was old enough to vote, and I voted for her in the primary. I remember watching the whole convention. She and I share the same birthdate. I have always treasured that. Thanks for bringing her forward, we need to remember her legacy.

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Thank you. So important to remember her remarkable contributions to history.

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It is very appropriate that you remind us of Shirley Chisholm! Thanks for this article.

I found the Netflix dramatization about her life to be very informative and enjoyable. I forgot that she was the first black woman elected to Congress. I'm sure vice president Harris appreciates her example and courage.

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I did not know about Shirley Chisholm and her political accomplishments so thank you for sharing (and I look forward to reading more in your book when it arrives). I'm definitely going to take the time to watch the movie. I love learning about true stories like this one - keep them coming!

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What a great story about Shirley Chisholm! I'm gonna share this story as I talk about Kamala Harris. Thank you for this! And I just pre-ordered your book! Congrats on another great book--I'm sure it's great and I'm eager to read it.

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