Shirley Chisholm’s Legacy Lives On: Congress Passes Bill To Posthumously Honor Her With Congressional Gold Medal

By Melissa Noel ·Updated December 5, 2024

The trailblazing legacy of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress, continues to inspire as the House of Representatives passed legislation on Wednesday to award her the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal posthumously. This honor, the highest expression of

Melissa Noel
Author: Melissa Noel