Fighting Shirley Chisholm
180 pages, 6 x 9
1 color and 34 b/w photos, appendix, bibliography, index
Paperback
Release Date:10 Sep 2024
ISBN:9781944455309
Shirley Chisholm’s dynamism, intellect, and devotion led her to become the first Black congresswoman and the first Black woman to run for the presidential nomination. In this carefully woven story, James Haskins tells Shirley Chisholm’s story from childhood to her phenomenally positive impact for her communities and the world.
James Haskins was a prolific author and scholar, writing more than one hundred books for adults and children. Often coauthored with spouse Kathleen Haskins, these titles focused on topics ranging from biography to history, music to language, most centering around the experiences and achievements of African Americans.
