Barbara Bullard
| Barbara Bullard | |
|---|---|
| Born | New York, USA |
| 🏳️ Citizenship | USA |
| 💼 Occupation | publicist, writer, producer |
Barbara Bullard, born in Brooklyn, New York, is an American creative entrepreneur, curator, publicist, writer and producer. She is President and CEO of the Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute.[1][2]
Life, career and activism
Bullard studied marketing at Pace University before she began her career in the media industry. Some of her roles have included music production coordinator at Lintas, and worldwide marketing specialist at HBO.
For many years, Barbara collaborated closely with William R. Howard, Board Emeritus of the Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute, to help preserve and advance Shirley Chisholm's legacy. Following Howard's death, Barbara continued this work by developing 21st‑century programming, content, and public activations that further sustained and expanded Chisholm's enduring influence.
Bullard contributed to the establishment of the Sister Cities Agreement between New York City and Bridgetown, Barbados. Bullard's work centers on highlighting social and political change-makers through storytelling. She is the author of RE LEASE + BE COME (2020), Store 1 — BBullardLLC, a work exploring the relationships between art, language, and healing practices.
Her media projects include co‑directing a documentary on Shirley Chisholm exhibited at the Museum of the City of New York [Home | Museum of the City of New York], as well as co-producing the New York film premiere of Birthing Justice: Black Maternal Health Crisis [BIRTHING JUSTICE – A Women in the Room Productions Documentary], which subsequently aired on PBS.[citation needed]
Bullard curated an exhibit at the Lefferts Historic House in 2026.[2]
Achievements
In 2014, Bullard received a Presidential Proclamation from former U.S. President Barack Obama for producing the unveiling of the Shirley Chisholm Forever Stamp. A few years later, Bullard delivered remarks at the Library of Congress during the Biden administration.
In 2023, Bullard became a Salzburg Global Fellow; she collaborates with international leaders on initiatives related to education, advocacy, and cultural transformation.
As a Salzburg Global Fellow, she collaborates with international leaders on initiatives related to education, advocacy, and cultural transformation.
She has produced several cultural and community‑focused programs, including Unbought Unbossed Conversations: Black Man Smile: Honoring Black Men's Power and Presence and What Would Shirley Chisholm Do?, both presented at NeueHouse in 2025. During the Biden administration, she was invited to speak at the Library of Congress in her capacity as an entrepreneur and as President of the Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute. She serves as Curator of Shirley Chisholm Way: Brooklyn's Blueprint for Change at the Prospect Park Lefferts House and is co‑curator of 5 x 5 Baltimore: The Art of Black Men at the Eubie Blake Cultural Center.
References
- ↑ "Brooklyn Talks: Bisa Butler and Barbara Bullard". Brooklyn Museum. February 20, 2025. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Exhibit: The Shirley Chisholm Way: Brooklyn's Blueprint for Change". Prospect Park Alliance. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
The exhibit, curated by Barbara Bullard, Cultural Producer and President of the Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute..
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