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"...Why not dare to dream as so many have before me..." Shirley Chisholm
The catalyst for change...
"Nothing is more important than solving the domestic problems of poverty, ignorance, racism and hunger." - Shirley Chisholm
Written by:
Dr. Mona Vaughn-Scott
Shirley Chisholm becomes the first black woman elected to congress. In 1972,she becomes the
first black woman to run for for president. Shunned by the political establishment, she's supported by A
motley crew of blacks,feminists,and young voters. Their campaign-trail adventures are frenzied,fierce,and fundamentally right on! In 1972 was an extraordinary year. Richard Nixon was president,running for his second ill-fated term. The voting age had just been changed from 21 to 18, and millions of new voters were expected at the polls.
The Vietnam War was in full swing,as were nationwide anti war protests, A burgeoning womens movement,and the rise of the Black Panther. Into the center of this MALESTORM stepped Shirley Chisholm, A determined, rather prim and unapologetically liberal black woman with A very powerful message- EXCERCISE THE FULL MEASURE OF YOUR CITIZENSHIP AND VOTE!
JOIN THE BRG ENSEMBLE AS WE DEDICATE THIS MOVING STAGEPLAY.
Showtimes :
THE TICKETS ARE GOOD FOR JUNE 9th, 10th and 11th.
FRI.@8 P.M.
SAT. @ 8 P.M.
SAT. MATINEE @ 3 P.M. (SOLD OUT)
SUN. @ 5 P.M.
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LocationBlack Repertory Group - Birel L. Vaughn Theater (View)
3201 Adeline Street
Berkeley, CA 94703
United States
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