The first African-American woman elected to Congress who later became the first viable African-American presidential candidate.

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Shirley Chisholm was the first African-American woman elected to Congress in 1968, representing New York's 12th district. She later became the first viable African-American presidential candidate in 1972, running for the Democratic nomination. None of the other choices fit both criteria.

The First African-American Woman Elected to Congress Who Later Became