Shirley Chisholm (You Should Meet, Ready-to-Read, Level 3)

In 1968, Shirley Chisholm made history as the first African American woman elected to Congress. In 1972, she entered the Democratic presidential race, becoming the first African American woman to do so. That same year, Shirley was voted one of the ten most admired women in the world. You should meet Shirley Chisholm!