Shirley Chisholm  known for making History in 1972 when she became the first African American from a major political party to run for president. Shirley is the first Democratic woman of any race to do so. Chisholm’s presidential bid wasn’t her only accomplishment throughout her 80-year life. Born: November 30, 1924 in New York City Education Brooklyn College Became part of Delta Sigma Theta sorority and the Harriet Tubman Society Causes: She advocate for an African American history curriculum. As well as for women to be student government leaders, among other causes. Career: Worked in Preschools Consulted: New York City Bureau of Child Welfare Politics: She worked to get Lewis Flagg…