Political pioneer Shirley Chisholm honored in interactive one-woman show 'Unbossed and Unbowed'

In 1968 Shirley Chisholm was the first black woman elected to Congress. Four years later, she was the first woman and African-American to seek the U.S. presidential nomination, paving the way for other rising black political stars over the years. Chisholm’s motto, and the title of her autobiography, was “Unbought and unbossed.”

Now, Out-Of-Hand theater and the Partnership for Southern Equity are presenting an immersive one-woman-show about Shirley Chisholm. “Unbossed and Unbowed” tells the story of this historic figure. The play will run in living rooms across Atlanta through April 30. Ingrid Griffith wrote the show and performs the role of Shirley Chisholm, among others, in the play. In this interview, Artistic Director Ariel Fristoe and actor Ingrid Griffith speak with “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes about the show.

“Shirley Chisholm: Unbossed and Unbowed” runs through April 30 in living rooms across Atlanta. More information is available here.