Some people understand intuitively that by supporting human rights, they not only lift up their own community - the raise the standing of all communities. Shirley Chisholm, first Black woman elected to the US Congress & first woman to run for Democrat POTUS nomination was one such.
This speech from 1970 represents her strong conviction & stride to bring equality as represented by ERA [Equal Rights Amendment]. What’s striking here was a time where US society seemed to be evolving - only for diversity & equality to be shut down later. voicesofdemocracy.umd.edu/chisholm-for...
Feb 3, 2026 16:49
