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"In 1972, the Congresswoman from New York--the first Black woman elected to Congress--made history again when she announced her candidacy for President of the United States. Though she understood victory was a longshot, Chisholm chose to run "because someone had to do it first. . . . I ran because most people think the country is not ready for a black candidate, not ready for a woman candidate." In this invaluable political memoir, Chisholm reflects...