All Hail The Crimson And Cream! Famous Deltas You Should Know
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Meghan Reid
Shirley Chisholm
On January 25, 1972 Shirley Chisholm became the first major-party African-American candidate for President of the United States and the first woman to run for the Democratic nomination for presidency. She fought for access to education and social justice throughout her life. She was a Delta woman of great distinction.
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