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The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

By Alicia D. Williams Pictures by April Harrison
Meet a little girl from Brooklyn who never stops asking questions and refuses to back down. After spending her early years on a farm in Barbados, Shirley returns to the bustling city ready to make her voice heard. She challenges the rules, excels in her classes, and plays vibrant jazz piano instead of traditional classical music. As she grows older, Shirley transforms her bold spirit into a fierce fight against the unfair treatment of women and Black people in America. Taking her passion all the way to the ballot box, she runs for state assembly and wins by a landslide. Soon after, she takes an even bigger leap, campaigning to become the first Black woman in Congress. With her powerful slogan, Unbought and Unbossed, Shirley proves that one courageous voice can change history.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 25 Pages
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