first black woman elected to the United States Congress (1924-2005)
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first black woman elected to the United States Congress (1924-2005)
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Shirley Chisholm is first black woman elected to the United States Congress (1924-2005).
The name Shirley means "unisex given name". It is of English origin.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Shirley is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a female name.
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