Unbought and Unbossed is her story, told in her own words-a thoughtful and informed look at her rise from the streets of Brooklyn to the halls of Congress. who dared to be a catalyst of change.” Political pioneer Shirley Chisholm-activist, member of the House of Representatives, and former presidential candidate-was a woman who consistently broke barriers and inspired generations of American women, and especially women of color. In this classic work-a blend of memoir, social criticism, and political analysis that remains relevant today-the first Black Congresswoman to serve in American history, New York’s dynamic representative Shirley Chisholm, traces her extensive political struggle and examines the problems that have long plagued the American system of government. House of Representatives.”-National Women’s History Museum “Her motto and title of her autobiography- Unbought and Unbossed-illustrates her outspoken advocacy for women and minorities during her seven terms in the U.S.

Call 51 for information.“A tremendously impressive book.”- Washington Post The show is free and the theater seats 400. Ingrid Griffith will perform her play live on Saturday, March 5 at the Elmont Library in Hempstead, New York at 2 pm.

Black history is our history– our American story– and our nation’s history. “Our history is not over,” Griffith said, “our story does not end with the month of February. She broke down barriers won wide support and paved the way for diverse representation in politics. Her tenacity fueled her historic run for Democratic nominee for president of the United States in 1972. The former public school teacher was one of nine Black reps in Washington. With the support of her Jamaican immigrant husband, Conrad– and the mostly Black Bedford-Stuyvesant community of Brooklyn–Chisholm become the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Griffith performed the riveting drama that chronicled the life of Shirley Chisholm whose Barbadian parents fortified her to challenge Brooklyn’s then all white, all male Democratic Club. Nina Manning of Local 1930, committee co-chair, arranged the virtual event that drew more than 50 union members and retirees. “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair,” Chisholm famously said.

The DC 37 Black History Committee’s Finale Night event on February 28, co-sponsored by New York Public Library Employees Local 1930, presented Unbought and Unbossed, a one-woman show on the life of Shirley Chisholm, written and performed by Ingrid Griffith.

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