Press Releases
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Consul General Harewood Outlines Vision For New York Mission
Barbados’ new Consul General to New York was visited by Barbara Bullard, President of the Shirley Chisolm Institute. She used the opportunity to reflect on the history and modern-day relevance of Shirley Chisholm, her story and her legacy, as a Barbadian who "talked the talk and walked the walk" despite her many challenges of the day.
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Watson Coleman Leads Introduction of Guaranteed Income Pilot Program
September 27, 2023
The Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Act of 2023 would set up a three-year program to provide a monthly income to test groups and study impacts
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CBWG Rereleases Extended Black Women Best Policy Framework
June 8, 2023
The 145-page report lays out how bringing black women from the margins to the center of policy discussions benefits the entire economy.
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Ahead of Her Time
May 11, 2023
Chisholm fought for Women’s Reproductive Rights
(Our Time Press)
On the issues of reproductive justice, Shirley Chisholm was a visionary who anticipated the political climate of 21st century America. -
Documentary Film Focused on Black Maternal Health Crisis NY Premiere Screening
April 5, 2023
"Birthing Justice" Film and Panelists Discussion leading into Black Maternal Health Week.
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Organization Founded by Shirley Chisholm Congratulates Renaming of Barbados School
April 4, 2023
Vauxhall Primary School renamed to the Shirley Chisholm Primary School.
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REVEALED | The Cross Culture Project
February 13, 2023
An interactive experience at the World Trade Center Oculus Feb 1 – Feb 28
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Shirley Chisholm Award Ceremony
October 30, 2022
Giving tribute to 50th Anniversary Shirley Chisholm’s run for President of the United States Friday November 4, 2022, 7pm EDT
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Reps. B. Lee, H. Jeffries, and Y. Clarke Lead Delegation to Honor Shirley Chisholm
July 27, 2022
Congresswoman Barbara Lee led a delegation of Congressional Black Caucus members to honor the legacy of the late Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman in Congress and the first woman and African American to seek the nomination for president of the United States.
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SCCI and The Campaign School at Yale University – “The Power of Choice – Your One Vote”
March 29, 2022
Unbought Unbossed Conversations with Congresswoman Barbara Lee in tribute to Shirley Chisholm
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SCCI and The Campaign School at Yale University launch “Making the Decision to Run to Lead to Make a Difference”
January 18, 2022
In tribute to Shirley Chisholm’s Run for President
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Shirley Chisholm’s Legacy and Birthday Honored
November 29, 2021
Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute's Catalyst for Change Scholarship
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Shirley Chisholm Award Ceremony Gives Tribute
November 5, 2021
Inaugural Shirley Chisholm Award Ceremony gives tribute
Unbought Unbossed Legacy Launching a Year-Long Celebration
Friday November 5, 2021, 6pm EDT -
Caribbean-American Heritage Month Celebration Kick Off
May 24, 2021
Renowned Dignitaries and Entertainment Honors the Legacy of the Late Shirley Chisholm And the Historical Election of Vice President Kamala Harris Virtual Panel and Film Festivals opens Caribbean-American Heritage Month
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