Press Releases

  • Barbara Bullard, President of SCCI, shares insights on the life of Shirley Chisholm and the SCCI on Inception FM Radio

    October 23, 2024

    Barbara Bullard discusses the Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute (SCCI), which has been at the forefront of art, culture, justice, and economic sustainability since 1977 and recently celebrated Shirley Chisholm's Centennial. She also talks about Chisholm's legacy and lasting impact.

  • SCCI Partners with New York State Parks to Host Wellness Walk Featuring Miko Branch

    October 6, 2024

    This event celebrates both the New York State Parks' Centennial and Shirley Chisholm's legacy.  Miko Branch, Co-Founder and CEO of Miss Jessie's and a SCCI Board Member, shared insights on her business, mental health, and self-care practices.

  • Women, Politics and the Presidency – Special Mention for the SCCI

    September 26, 2024

    Host Lillian Cunningham speaks with Sharon McMahon, author of “The Small and the Mighty,” about women’s ongoing fight for more political power—examining the arc of progress since 1920, when women across the nation first voted for president.

  • Barbara Bullard, President of SCCI, Prepares Opening Statement for 2024 Democratic National Convention

    August 19, 2024

    Author, Journalist, Political Strategist, and Analyst Juanita Tolliver requested for Barbara Bullard to prepare an opening statement to be read at a recent convention joined by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Congresswoman Barbara Lee on the historic moment as an extension of Shirley Chisholm's legacy.

  • Consul General Harewood Outlines Vision For New York Mission

    February 23, 2024

    Barbados’ new Consul General to New York was visited by Barbara Bullard, President of the Shirley Chisolm Institute. She used the opportunity to reflect on the history and modern-day relevance of Shirley Chisholm, her story and her legacy, as a Barbadian who "talked the talk and walked the walk" despite her many challenges of the day.

  • Watson Coleman Leads Introduction of Guaranteed Income Pilot Program

    September 27, 2023

    The Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Act of 2023 would set up a three-year program to provide a monthly income to test groups and study impacts

  • CBWG Rereleases Extended Black Women Best Policy Framework

    June 8, 2023

    The 145-page report lays out how bringing black women from the margins to the center of policy discussions benefits the entire economy.

  • Ahead of Her Time

    May 11, 2023

    Chisholm fought for Women’s Reproductive Rights
    (Our Time Press)
    On the issues of reproductive justice, Shirley Chisholm was a visionary who anticipated the political climate of 21st century America.

  • Documentary Film Focused on Black Maternal Health Crisis NY Premiere Screening

    April 5, 2023

    "Birthing Justice" Film and Panelists Discussion leading into Black Maternal Health Week.

  • Organization Founded by Shirley Chisholm Congratulates Renaming of Barbados School

    April 4, 2023

    Vauxhall Primary School renamed to the Shirley Chisholm Primary School.

  • REVEALED | The Cross Culture Project

    February 13, 2023

    An interactive experience at the World Trade Center Oculus Feb 1 – Feb 28

  • Shirley Chisholm Award Ceremony

    October 30, 2022

    Giving tribute to 50th Anniversary Shirley Chisholm’s run for President of the United States Friday November 4, 2022, 7pm EDT

  • Reps. B. Lee, H. Jeffries, and Y. Clarke Lead Delegation to Honor Shirley Chisholm

    July 27, 2022

    Congresswoman Barbara Lee led a delegation of Congressional Black Caucus members to honor the legacy of the late Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman in Congress and the first woman and African American to seek the nomination for president of the United States.

  • SCCI and The Campaign School at Yale University – “The Power of Choice – Your One Vote”

    March 29, 2022

    Unbought Unbossed Conversations with Congresswoman Barbara Lee in tribute to Shirley Chisholm

  • SCCI and The Campaign School at Yale University launch “Making the Decision to Run to Lead to Make a Difference”

    January 18, 2022

    In tribute to Shirley Chisholm’s Run for President

  • Shirley Chisholm’s Legacy and Birthday Honored

    November 29, 2021

    Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute's Catalyst for Change Scholarship

  • Shirley Chisholm Award Ceremony Gives Tribute

    November 5, 2021

    Inaugural Shirley Chisholm Award Ceremony gives tribute
    Unbought Unbossed Legacy Launching a Year-Long Celebration
    Friday November 5, 2021, 6pm EDT

  • Caribbean-American Heritage Month Celebration Kick Off

    May 24, 2021

    Renowned Dignitaries and Entertainment Honors the Legacy of the Late Shirley Chisholm And the Historical Election of Vice President Kamala Harris Virtual Panel and Film Festivals opens Caribbean-American Heritage Month

If you’re a member of the press and would like to get in touch with us, please complete this short form and someone will contact you as soon as possible.