I feel like we should honor this woman on the eve of our historic moment.

[sufrommich]

I hope she's looking down and smiling as the last glass ceiling shatters,she was a true pioneer in her run for the nomination of the democratic candidate for president.

[BootinUp]

1. Smart lady. nt

[tonyt53]

2. I've always respected Shirley Chisholm. another great lady. Yes, The time has come.

[Cha]

3. Thank you for this, Su.. great idea!

To Shirley Chisholm

[sufrommich]

4. .......

[caquillo]

5. She first woman ever to run for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination

I remember when her name was brought up constantly in 2008, when Obama was attempting to become the first black Democratic nominee and Hillary the first woman.

[teamster633]

6. R E S P E C T

[BlueMTexpat]

7. She was indeed a

great woman ... and will always remain so. http://www.history.com/topics/shirley-chisholm

[ismnotwasm]

8. K&R

She blazed the Trail..

[Squinch]

9. Exactly what I was going to say!

[Squinch]

10. Kick! Great idea.

[NastyRiffraff]

11. Yes indeed!

Love her. She was a true trailblazer.

[puffy socks]

12. Yes , she is wonderful!

She was a true pioneer in her run for the NY Congressional seat in 1968 as well. But yeah, the first major-party black candidate, that's really impressive , especially at that time.

[Haveadream]

13. Yes, we should, sufrommich! Thank you

And thank you, Shirley Chisholm!