Question

i was a trailblazing member of congress whose actions led the way for leaders such as president barack obama. in 1972 i became the first person of color to run for president as a democrat. who am i?
a. jesse jackson
b. shirley chisholm
c. kwame ture
d. fred hampton

Answer 1

Answer: b. Shirley Chisholm

Explanation:

Shirley Chisholm was a representative in the U.S. Congress. She represented New York's 12th Congressional District and was the first black woman to be elected to Congress. She served for 7 terms from 1969 to 1983. In 1972, she became the first black candidate for a major party and the first woman to run for Democratic nomination.