Unbought and Unbossed

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Unbought and Unbossed is the famous political slogan associated with trailblazing U.S. congresswoman and presidential candidate Shirley Chisholm, symbolizing her independence and refusal to be controlled by political machines or special interests.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf campaign slogan
political slogan
associatedWith Shirley Chisholm NERFINISHED
connotation financial independence from big donors
freedom from party discipline
grassroots representation
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
describes political independence
refusal to be controlled by political machines
refusal to be controlled by special interests
field U.S. electoral politics
politics
hasPart "Unbossed" NERFINISHED
"Unbought"
hasTheme accountability to constituents rather than donors
independence from party bosses
resistance to corruption
inspired later progressive political messaging
language English
mottoOf Shirley Chisholm’s political career
notableFor association with an early major‑party Black female presidential candidate in the United States
association with the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress
referencedIn discussions of Shirley Chisholm’s legacy
historical analyses of U.S. presidential campaigns
scholarship on Black women in American politics
symbolizes anti‑establishment politics
integrity in public office
political courage
usedBy Shirley Chisholm NERFINISHED
usedInContext U.S. congressional campaigns
U.S. presidential campaigns
civil rights era politics

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Shirley Chisholm slogan Unbought and Unbossed
Shirley Chisholm notableWork Unbought and Unbossed