Of my two handicaps, being female put many more obstacles in my path than being black.

 
Chisholm Shirley (2010). In Scott Simpson. Her father Charles Christopher St.

Hill Chisholm (November 30 1924 – January 1 2005) was an American politician educator and author. She was a Congresswoman representing New York's 12th Congressional District for seven terms from 1969 to 1983. She received 152 first-ballot votes at the 1972 Democratic National Convention.