{"product_id":"unbought-and-unbossed","title":"Unbought and Unbossed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eIn this classic work—a blend of memoir, social criticism, and political analysis that remains relevant today—the first Black Congresswoman to serve in American history, New York’s dynamic representative Shirley Chisholm, traces her extensive political struggle and examines the problems that have long plagued the American system of government.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e“Shirley Chisholm created a path for me and for so many others. Today, I'm thinking about her inspirational words: 'I am, and always will be a catalyst for change.'” —Kamala Harris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e“A tremendously impressive book.” —\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e“I want to be remembered as a woman . . . who dared to be a catalyst of change.”\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolitical pioneer Shirley Chisholm—activist, member of the House of Representatives, and former presidential candidate—was a woman who consistently broke barriers and inspired generations of American women, and especially women of color. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eUnbought and Unbossed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is her story, told in her own words—a thoughtful and informed look at her rise from the streets of Brooklyn to the halls of Congress. Chisholm speaks out on her life in politics while illuminating the events, personalities, and issues of her time, including the schism in the Democratic party in the 1960s and ’70s—all of which speak to us today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this frank assessment, “Fighting Shirley” recalls how she took on an entrenched system, gave a public voice to millions, and embarked on a trailblazing bid to be the first woman and first African American President of the United States. By daring to be herself, Shirley Chisholm shows how one person forever changed the status quo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e“What [Chisholm] did was so pioneering. . . . She embraced what made her different and used it as her superpower.” —Regina King\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e“Her motto and title of her autobiography—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eUnbought and Unbossed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—illustrates her outspoken advocacy for women and minorities during her seven terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.” —National Women’s History Museum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shirley Chisholm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45497126846640,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/81PmjxEYnlL._SL1500.jpg?v=1785574205","url":"https:\/\/www.umojabooks.com\/products\/unbought-and-unbossed","provider":"Umoja House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}