Jasmyne, Pam and Alicia will appreciate this one. The Congressional Black Caucus honors one of its founding members. A portrait of the late Rep. Shirley Chisholm (D-NY), the first black woman elected to Congress, was unveiled on Capitol Hill exactly 40 years to the day of her swearing in.
On hand for the unveiling, from the left, are: Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA), House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD) and Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY).
In 1972, Shirley Chisholm became the first major-party black candidate for President of the United States and the first woman to run for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Illustrator and artist Kadir Nelson's portrait hits the apppropriate mark for a woman whose memoir is titled Unbought and Unbossed, says the DC Examiner, depicting "a playful rendition of Chisholm, arms folded across her chest with an indignant index finger wagging."
Unbought and Unbossed...
What you know about Shirley Chisholm?? lol
That is one of my sheroes...
Posted by: Shane Moseley | 04 March 2009 at 14:55
Talk about FIERCE. Look up the word and you will see Shirley Chisholm's portrait. That was a sistah for the ages. Thanks for the smile
Posted by: Daniel | 04 March 2009 at 15:02
loved this woman. she was such an inspiration to my mother and aunts, they grew up in brooklyn in the 60s and 70s. maxine waters, stephanie tubbs jones and cynthia mckinney are the modern day chisholms.
Posted by: Cevin Fisher | 04 March 2009 at 15:05
From 'unbought and unbossed' to 'unashamedly black and unapologetically gay.' The struggle continues and we can thank Shirley Chisholm for being one of the pioneers. This was a strong black woman who never backed down and never wavered in her convictions.
Posted by: Lincoln Mall | 04 March 2009 at 15:11
Has it been forty years since Shirley Chisholm took the national stage? Man, doesn't seem like that long but her spirit is missed. A brave, remarkable woman. RIP Shirley Chisholm
Posted by: A. Ronald | 04 March 2009 at 15:30
that finger wagging is just too much
you go girl!
Posted by: Xavier | 04 March 2009 at 15:36
40 years? Wow...amazing. Guess that makes me old since I remember her well!
Kadir Nelson is also a very good artist, mainly known for his illustrations for Children's Books. He's easy on the eyes as well (not that it matters, but talent and looks are a great combination:)
Posted by: ReggieH | 04 March 2009 at 16:27
I met Ms. Chisholm when I was in college 20 years ago. She was our Black History Month keynote speaker and I had the pleasure to dine with her. She was a remarkable woman...
Posted by: Chris | 04 March 2009 at 21:05
Why is Yvette in the corner in the back? (Jamaican-American Rep. Clarke holds the seat Barbadian-American Chisholm once did.)
Posted by: Caribbean Americans in Congress | 05 March 2009 at 08:43
WOW!
I LOVE IT!!!
AND, I ADORE YOU TOO ROD!...
THANKS!
ALICIA
Posted by: alicia banks | 05 March 2009 at 11:31
Many thanks and no problem Alicia. I thought you would enjoy this. Muah! -RM
Posted by: Rod Mc | 05 March 2009 at 12:52
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Posted by: alicia banks | 05 March 2009 at 16:19