The resolution marks the legacy of the first Black congresswoman, just shy of what would have been her 100th birthday.
New Yorkers will now commemorate the life of Shirley Chisholm — the first Black woman elected to Congress and the first woman to seek the Democratic presidential nomination — every year on Nov. 30.
The New York City Council passed a resolution Monday designating the day as "Shirley Chisholm Day" to honor the Bedford-Stuyvesant resident and political pioneer. The move comes ahead of what would have been Chisholm’s 100th birthday on Nov. 30. Chisholm, who died in 2005, represented Brooklyn's 12th Congressional District, which covered much of Bedford-Stuyvesant, for seven terms from 1969 to 1983.
“This legislation is more than a recognition – but an affirmation – of the contribution of Shirley Ann Chisholm, who unlocked and opened doors for generations of political leaders who were excluded simply for being Black,” Louis said.Giulia Heyward is a breaking news reporter on the Day-Of desk. She previously worked at NPR, as a breaking news reporter, and the New York Times, as a reporting fellow on the national desk. Her work has also appeared in CNN, The Atlantic and Politico.
About 14% of New York City adults and 18% of families with children visited a food pantry last year, according to the report.Because the Giants' backup is getting another shot, here are your afternoon links: Why Corona swung for Trump, the four-year cruise for people fleeing Trump, competitive forklifting and more.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Dave Chappelle announces tour with Killer Mike. Get tickets todayThe co-headliners are scheduled to bring the heat to NYC on Nov. 21.
Read more »
What do tickets cost to see Dave Chappelle and Killer Mike on tour?The exciting co-headliners will rock NYC’s Theater at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 21.
Read more »
Two Alameda council, three school board seats contested Nov. 5Incumbents Trish Herrera Spencer, Heather Little and Jennifer Williams are among nine total candidates running for the Island’s two panels.
Read more »
City Hall pauses 'fishy' lease agreement with Adams donor following cries of 'corruption' from NYC CouncilThe mayor’s office paused a lucrative lease that had been handed to a billionaire Eric Adams donor — following cries of “corruption” by the City Council. Connor Martinez, the director of legislati…
Read more »
Bye-bye broker fee: NYC Council approves bill to eliminate fee for most tenantsThe legislation requires whoever hires a real estate broker to pay their fee. Usually that’s the landlord.
Read more »
NYC Council bans broker fees for rentersUnder a system that exists in New York and almost nowhere else in the country, tenants are often forced to pay the commission of a real estate agent before moving into an apartment, even if that agent was hired by the landlord.
Read more »