Lawmakers introduced a bill that would create a statue of Shirley Chisholm erected right outside the U.S. Capitol, according to News One. “[Shirley Chisholm] showed millions of Black children what was possible. She showed me what was possible. For this and countless other reasons, Congress should honor Chisholm’s life and living legacy. Honoring Shirley Chisholm with a statue in the halls of the Capitol does more than memorialize her life,” Rep. Yvette D. Clark, who introduced the bill, said in a statement. Adding, “It proves to the millions of Black girls and women in this country that if they achieve, […]
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