Check out 25 Black trailblazers in American politics

Image Image Credit Brooks Kraft/Contributor via Getty Images, Photo Researchers/Contributor via Getty Images, and Jeff Hutchens/Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Barack Obama, Shirley Chisholm, and John Lewis Image Size landscape-medium Image Position center Given the often-dark history of the United States, African Americans have had to work triple-time to bring justice and equality to their communities and minorities as a whole. Black politicians have a long history of breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations, and their achievements in doing so have been monumental — especially in a country where systemic racism and discrimination have long hindered the progress of people of color. One of the most significant figures in this regard is Shirley Chisholm, who became the first Black woman in the United States Congress. Known for her fierce advocacy for minority rights, she famously declared she was “unbought and unbossed,” a testament to her independence and commitment to justice. Later in her career, she broke another barrier by becoming the first Black person to seek a major party’s nomination for president of the United States. Another pivotal figure is Barack Obama, who made history by becoming the first Black president of the United States. His...