Vise Library celebrates Black History Month: Politicians and Modern Influential People

Today we will be celebrating some politicians and modern influential people:

Shirley Chisholm: She was the first African-American congresswoman and represented New York state in the House for seven terms. She also ran for the Democratic nomination for president in 1972.

• Shirley Chisholm in the Vise Library: Read about Shirley and other influential women in the eBook Women of Vision, by clicking on the "links" tab on this page.

Ben O. Davis, Sr.: He was the first African-American general for the U.S. Army and earned a Bronze Star Medal and a Distinguished Service Medal. He also served as an adviser for the military on racial discrimination, pushing for the full integration of the armed forces.

• Ben Davis, Sr. in the Vise Library: Read about Ben and other African Americans in the military in the eBook African Americans in the Military by clicking on the "links" tab on this page.

Barack Obama: He is the current President of the United States of America. He became the first African American president upon winning the 2008 presidential election.

• Barack Obama in the Vise Library: Checkout the book Dreams from my Father located at    973.04 O12d

Sources Consulted:
http://www.biography.com/people/shirley-chisholm-9247015
http://www.biography.com/people/benjamin-o-davis-sr-9267726
http://www.biography.com/people/barack-obama-12782369