Significant Milestones and Advancements by Women
Women have earned many rights over the years and still advocate for a level playing field between men and women. By recalling the milestone events and advancements made by countless women, we remember them and inspire future generations to build on what's already been accomplished.
Shirley Chisholm: First Black Woman to Run For President
Thirty-five years before Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama battled it out for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination, Shirley Chisholm threw her hat in the ring as the first female African American presidential candidate.
Thirty-five years before Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama battled it out for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination, Shirley Chisholm threw her hat in the ring as the first female African American presidential candidate.
Milestones in Politics for American Women
Notable political achievements by women in the United States.
Notable political achievements by women in the United States.