To The Contrary

Black History Month Special: Shirley Chisholm

Clip: Season 13 | 3m 49s

To The Contrary's tribute to the late Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress. Originally aired 2/4/05.

Aired: 02/08/12

Rating: NR

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Funding for TO THE CONTRARY is provided by the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, the Park Foundation and the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation.

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