New exhibit explores life and legacy of Shirley Chisholm on her centennial

We begin by looking at the very first major exhibit on the life and legacy of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, “Changing the Face of Democracy: Shirley Chisholm at 100.” The exhibit opened on June 21 at the Museum of the City of New York. *** Then, Sandra Bookman sits down with Sean Decatur, the first Black president of the American Museum of Natural History to discuss the recent removal of human remains largely belonging to Indigenous Americans and African Americans. *** After that, Nathaniel Fields, CEO of the Urban Resource Institute and administrator of New York City’s Department of Homeless Services, Joslyn Carter, shares details about an innovative pilot program in the Bronx, the first ever pet-inclusive homeless shelter. *** Theresa Merritt-Watson discussed her book “Black Tech: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.” The book’s purpose is to help African-Americans learn about and appreciate Black participation in the development of the United States. *** Interim chair of the Children’s Art Carnival’s board of trustees, Michael Unthank and advisor to the organization, Olivia Smashum discusses a new portrait project titled "First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" aiming to elevate the lives of ordinary Black girls initiated in collaboration with the Colored Girls Museum. *** To wrap things up, 2024 NAACP Image Award winner and 2021 GRAMMY nominee Brandee Younger discusses her latest album “Brand New Life.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices