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Shirley

I stand here now without endorsements from any big-name politiciansor celebrities. I do...

I stand here now without endorsements from any big-name politicians
or celebrities. I do not intend to offer
to you the tired and glib clichés which for too long have been
an accepted part of our political life

Full Transcript

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I stand here now without endorsements
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from any big-name politicians or celebrities.
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I do not intend to offer to you the tired and glib clichés
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which for too long have been an accepted part of our political life.
Duration
20 seconds
Views
32
Timestamp in Movie
00:19:09
Uploaded
Apr 09, 2025
Genres
biography, drama, history
Production
Participant,Royal Ties Productions

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Movie Summary

Shirley Chisholm makes a trailblazing run for the 1972 Democratic presidential nomination after becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress.
I am the candidate of the people of America. - Shirley 00:06
I am the candidate of the people of America.
And my presence before you now symbolizes a new era in American political history. - Shirley 00:08
And my presence before you now symbolizes a new era in Ameri...
I believe that we are intelligent enough - Shirley 00:14
I believe that we are intelligent enough
We are all God's children, and the will of each of us - Shirley 00:12
We are all God's children, and the will of each of us
Our will can create a new America in 1972. - Shirley 00:06
Our will can create a new America in 1972.
One where there is freedom from violence and war at home and abroad. - Shirley 00:07
One where there is freedom from violence and war at home and...
Where there is freedom from poverty and discrimination. - Shirley 00:06
Where there is freedom from poverty and discrimination.
Where there exists at least a feeling that we are making progress for everyone. - Shirley 00:08
Where there exists at least a feeling that we are making pro...
All of you who share this vision, - Shirley 00:17
All of you who share this vision,
As we go down the Chisholm Trail for 1972. - Shirley 00:06
As we go down the Chisholm Trail for 1972.
♪ I'm coming home... ♪ - Shirley 00:12
♪ I'm coming home... ♪
I will encourage all of my constituents throughout Oakland, throughout California... - Shirley 00:07
I will encourage all of my constituents throughout Oakland, ...
Frankly, voters across this country, - Shirley 00:11
Frankly, voters across this country,
And that name... is Shirley Chisholm. - Shirley 00:11
And that name... is Shirley Chisholm.
Oh, Shirley, if you in this race, you in it to win. - Shirley 00:06
Oh, Shirley, if you in this race, you in it to win.
You run in California, I will put all my capital behind you. - Shirley 00:06
You run in California, I will put all my capital behind you.
I don't have the time or resources to put into California, - Shirley 00:08
I don't have the time or resources to put into Californ...
They want to run him as the favorite son candidate in the district. - Shirley 00:05
They want to run him as the favorite son candidate in the di...
"Now, Ronald, I'm not in opposition to Shirley, you understand?" - Shirley 00:14
"Now, Ronald, I'm not in opposition to Shirley, yo...
You are like a big sister to me. - Shirley 00:05
You are like a big sister to me.