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Shirley ran for president the year I turned 18 and became eligible to vote. It was so exciting, not only to have a woman, but a black woman in the race. It was epic and historical and precedent setting. Then Nixon was elected, and we started this long downhill slide to where we are now. After 52 years, we’re finally getting our chance to turn it around!

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Yes She Can!

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It’s so important to do the right thing while being detached from the outcome and the fruits of our labor. Thanks to Shirley Chisholm for her selfless act that brought us to this moment today.

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Shannon, this is an important post. I hope the U.S. can celebrate Chisholm's 100th birthday by electing Kamala Harris as President. That would be the best celebration. Thank you for discussing how important Chisholm's running was and still is. These are exciting times. Yes, it is going to take a strong woman to save the country. And I believe Harris is it.

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Shannon, I'd like to share your post and the audio clip on IG/FB. But I can't find it. Will you create a post and/or share the clip? I think this could be a powerful story to amplify your on other platforms. On IG there are currently only 16 posts that mention #Shirleychrisholm

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See my Instagram

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