Shirley Chisholm. During her 1968 congressional campaign, shirley chisholm was at home in new york city when she heard a knock. Shirley chisholm (born shirley anita st.
Shirley chisholm (born november 30, 1924, brooklyn, new york, u.s.—died january 1, 2005, ormond beach, florida) made history as the first african american. In 1968, shirley chisholm made history when she became the first african american woman elected to congress.