Peaches Golding on Shirley Chisholm

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American-born Peaches Golding OBE - Bristol's former Lord Lieutenant and first black female High Sheriff - nominates African American politician Shirley Chisholm who ran unsuccessfully for US President in 1972. Fellow guest Dr Kate Dossett, Professor of American History at Leeds University, describes Chisholm’s contribution to the cause of African Americans and to feminism. Presented by Matthew Parris. Producer: Maggie Ayre First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2017.