Watch The Black American Experience Famous Public Figures 2 Pack: Mary Mcleod Bethune & Shirley Chisholm

Mary Mcleod Bethune Set A Standard Of Excellence For The Education Of African Americans And She Achieved Her Dreams Through Her Own Determination And Strong Faith In Herself. This Inspiring Program Follows Her Illustrious Path From The Cotton Fields Of The South To Renowned African American Educator, Leader Of Women, Distinguished Adviser To Several American Presidents Including Franklin D. Roosevelt, Close Friend Of Eleanor Roosevelt And Champion Of Racial Equality. Her Many Achievements Are A Testament To The Power Of Education And Its Importance In The African American Community. Shirley Chisholm Was The First Black Woman Elected To The U.S. Congress And The First To Campaign For The Presidency. Her Legacy Of Political And Social Activism Laid The Foundation For The Rise Of Women And Blacks In American Politics. This Program Is A Celebration Of Her Life And A Political Diary From The 1960'S Through The 1970'S During An Era Of Political Transition And Social Change. In This Inspiring Program, Shirley Chisholm Emerges As A Charismatic Leader And Social Reformer That Achieved Positive Change In American Politics And Society For Future Generations.