Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso hosted 'The Chisholm Effect' on March 5, 2025, honoring Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm's influential legacy. Organized alongside the Brooklyn Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, the event included a panel with former Congressman Ed Towns Jr. and former Assembly Member Annette Robinson, who reflected on Chisholm’s impact on public service and leadership for Black women. Reynoso emphasized the need to keep Chisholm's memory alive, highlighting her as a trailblazer, while Robinson shared how Chisholm inspired her own career.
"Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm was the definition of a trailblazer whose story exemplifies our borough, and our country, at its best. Her legacy is an inspiration for current and future generations of public servants, and we have a responsibility to ensure her memory is strong and alive in Brooklyn."
"Soror Chisholm's fearless nature had a strong dominoes effect on not only Black women, men and children, but on society."
"She showed me as a young Black woman that I could be a parent leader in Head Start, a member of the community school board, and a part of something greater than myself."
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