While challenging the barriers of race and gender that she experienced as a Black woman, she refused to position herself as a candidate who was solely focused on the interests of African Americans, or the interests of women. She outlined a platform that reflected the social justice policies she had worked for in Congress, including the fight against poverty and racial discrimination. In January 1972, Shirley Chisholm announced her candidacy for president of the United States. Together,” poster for Shirley Chisholm’s presidential campaign, 1972
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