Shirley Chisholm’s Harlem Years 1946-1950’s first black woman elected to the United States Congress, Posted on 03/25/2019 by Harlem World Magazine — Leave a reply Shirley Anita Chisholm (née St. Hill; November 30, 1924 – January 1, 2005) was an American politician, educator, and author. Continue Reading → Become a Harlem insider - Sign-Up for our Newsletter!