The exhibit 'Changing the Face of Democracy: Shirley Chisholm at 100' celebrates the life of Shirley Chisholm, a groundbreaking political figure and CUNY graduate. It marks her achievements as the first Black woman elected to Congress and her presidential campaign. The exhibit serves as a tribute to the power of education and civic engagement. CUNY Arts organizes cultural activities to enhance student life, providing access to the city’s rich cultural landscape through exclusive tours and programs, promoting an integral connection between academic and artistic endeavors.
Changing the Face of Democracy: Shirley Chisholm at 100 traces the life and legacy of this indomitable political torchbearer, highlighting her as the first Black woman elected to Congress.
The exhibit provides an opportunity to explore a period that was pivotal to the history of our city and country, celebrating CUNY's ideals of education and civic engagement.
Tahisha Fields expresses admiration for Chisholm's activism around education and equity, noting her accomplishments during seemingly impossible times for someone of her background.
CUNY Arts initiative integrates the arts into student life, making the city’s cultural institutions virtual extensions of the campuses, exemplified by exclusive events at prominent museums.
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