Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute

She said it . . . "The one thing you've got going: your one vote." - Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm

In celebration of the birthday of William R. (Bill) Howard (July 23,1943 - August 6, 2018), the Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute's Honorary Board Member and Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm's Finance Chair, confidant and friend, we are announcing the Shirley Chisholm Legacy Scholarship Award in support of Medgar Evers College students with financial support and the title of SCCI Legacy Ambassador. The honoree will be announced soon. Bill worked tirelessly for Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm during her life and after. Happy Birthday Bill!!! We are in gratitude for your immense work for so many and for keeping Shirley Chisholm's legacy alive!

Shirley Chisholm's legacy continues to pave the way. During this time of Shirley's centennial there are historic moments of change. May we continue to speak truth to power . . .

On behalf of the Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute Board and Advisors, we extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. What a joyous time had by all during the Congressional Black Caucus' visit to Brooklyn. We are truly grateful for her life's work for all of us! Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee's legacy continues . . . Sheila Jackson Lee | in pic President of Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute Barbara Bullard Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Gregory Meeks Congressional Black Caucus

In the words of President Nelson Mandela . . .

Wonderful to be in attendance for the Carlos Lezama Archives & Caribbean Center fundraiser and give tribute to the legacy of Carlos Lezama and honor CLACC Board Member and Family Michael Roger Younglao! The steel pan performances were🔥!

In tribute to the legacy of Congressman John Lewis!

She said it . . . "The one thing you've got going: your one vote." - Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm

In the words of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. . . .
. . the wage gap for Black women compared to non-Hispanic white men is 66 cents for every dollar paid, according to the American Association of University Women . . .

Congratulations in celebration of the 35th Anniversary of "Do The Right Thing," an iconic and relevant masterpiece filmed in our community.  Gratitude to the artists that are ancestors: Danny Aiello, Rick Aiello, Danny Aiello III, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Bill Nunn, Paul Benjamin, Robin Harris, Frank Vincent, Shawn Elliott, and Spike Lee's Father Bill Lee.

. . . "It's time to play chess, not checkers. It's about making decisions that affect us as human beings." - Taraji P. Henson BET Awards

In the words of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, the ultimate debater.

Your Vote Matters . . . Today is the New York Primary . . . See Link for national voting info. Let's do this!!! https://www.vote.org/

In celebration of Juneteenth . . . in the words of Dr. Opal Lee!

Happy Father's Day to Dads, Mentors, and Friends!

It was wonderful attending the Museum of the City of New York for the opening of the exhibit, Changing the Face of Democracy: Shirley Chisholm at 100 this week! The exhibit shows beautiful art and artifacts that channel the legacy of Shirley Chisholm that we strive to uphold.

The speech presented by New York State Attorney General Letitia Ann James was🔥!!! Also big thanks to MCNY President Stephanie Hill Wilchfort for the shout-out and congratulations to the entire team!

The exhibit runs from June 14, 2024 - July 20, 2025. Make sure to check it out and !!!!

In celebration of the life of Musician, Producer, Actor, Philanthropist Prince Rogers Nelson for the People. Happy Heavenly Birthday! #

Rest in Power Breonna Taylor and Tyre Nichols. Sending love to their family and friends on both Heavenly Birthdays .
. . . . . Never Forgotten.

The Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute sends their sincere condolences to The Obama and Robinson family on the passing of Marian Robinson. Rest in love, peace and power.

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The words of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm . . . . . .

Repost | in 1961: The original 13 Freedom Riders left Washington, D.C. for New Orleans on two Greyhound buses.

Freedom Riders were civil rights activists who made bus trips throughout the American South protesting segregated terminals by using "whites only" restrooms and lunch counters by police officers, bystanders, and violent counter-protest mobs.

In the fall of 1961, the Freedom Riders' activism proved successful: the U.S. Interstate Commerce Commission banned segregation in interstate bus travel.

Congratulations Opal Lee to be honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom . . . you will be added to a list of extraordinary recipients, including Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm . . .

In the words of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm . . .