Bring U.S. Together. Vote Chisholm 1972, Unbought and Unbossed
Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Accession Number
NPG.2015.113
Tags
EyeglassesEarringNecklaceRingWatchPortraitPoliticalSchool administratorEducatorLecturer
About this artwork
“Unbought and unbossed,” Shirley Chisholm was a strident voice both for the underrepresented and against the ingratiating, corrupt nature of politics. She began her professional career as a teacher in New York City but quickly turned to public service, serving in the state’s General Assembly from 1964 to 1968. In the latter year, she became the first black woman elected to the United States Congress. Undoubtedly, her fluency in Spanish and appeal to women’s organizations helped her win New York’...