In Ep. 59 our topic is Shirley Chisholm, the first Black Congresswoman, political icon and subject of the 2024 Netflix biopic SHIRLEY featuring Oscar-winning actress Regina King as Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. The special guest for this election year conversation is Dr. Zinga A. Fraser, the historical consultant for the film SHIRLEY, Director of the Shirley Chisholm Project on Brooklyn Women’s Activism, and editor of the recent book "Shirley Chisholm In Her Own Words: Speeches and Writings" (University of California Press).

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TIMESTAMPS

0:01 Introduction to the podcast and historical films with political themes

2:26 Overview of SHIRLEY biopic

3:14 Dr. Zinga A. Fraser's Chisholm Journey and Scholarship

8:18 Dr. Fraser's involvement in SHIRLEY film

11:57 Power of film in education

22:15 Podcast Generic Break

23:37 Shirley Chisholm's legacy and contemporary relevance

33:40 Dr. Fraser's book and intended impact

34:03 Reflections on Chisholm and this historical moment

35:48 Time Travel: Witnessing Shirley Chisholm and Barbara Jordan in action

37:39 Where to watch SHIRLEY

37:57 Where to purchase "Shirley Chisholm In Her Own Rods: Speeches and Writings"

39: Disclaimer

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