NYC Council Declares Nov. 30 ‘Shirley Chisholm Day’ to Honor Trailblazing Politician

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NYC Council Declares Nov. 30 ‘Shirley Chisholm Day’ to Honor Trailblazing Politician

By Giulia Heyward, Gothamist |Editorial credit: Stefano Chiacchiarini ’74 / shutterstock.com Listen to an interview with Barbara Bullard, President & CEO of the Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute (SSCI) speaking about Shirley Chisholm Day in NYC. New Yorkers will now commemorate the life of Shirley Chisholm — the first Black woman elected to Congress and the first […]

Stacy Clarke: Our Living Legend

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Stacy Clarke: Our Living Legend

By Leo Gilling | Photo courtesy: Stacy Clarke. In a recent social media statement, I compared Stacy Clarke, the Superintendent of Toronto Police who was recently sanctioned for misconduct, to the national heroes of her homeland, Jamaica: Paul Bogle and Sam Sharpe. I did so for valid reasons, as the recent issues involving Stacy reflect […]