I was a trailblazing member of Congress whose actions led the way for leaders such as President Barack Obama. In 1972 I became the first person of color to run for president as a Democrat. Who am I?A.Shirley ChisholmB.Jesse JacksonC.Kwame TureD.Fred Hampton
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I was a trailblazing member of Congress whose actions led the way for leaders such as President Barack Obama. In 1972 I became the first person of color to run for president as a Democrat. Who am I?A.Shirley ChisholmB.Jesse JacksonC.Kwame TureD.Fred Hampton
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The answer is A. Shirley Chisholm. She was the first African American woman elected to the United States Congress and the first woman and African American to seek the nomination for president of the United States from one of the two major political parties (Democratic Party).
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