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Chisholm, Shirley (1924-2005)
Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm, an advocate for the rights of people of color and for womens rights, became in November 1968 the first black woman elected to the United States Congress.  Four  years later she became the first black person to seek a major party’s nomination for the U.S. presidency
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Source: Black Past
Miss America, Miss Teen USA and Miss USA Are All Black Women for the First Time
Despite a long history of segregation and racism, America’s top pageants have broken racial barriers in recent
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Formerly incarcerated woman runs to be 1st Black woman in Congress from Tennessee
By Marina Moseley ABC News (WASHINGTON) - Keeda Haynes believes she brings a unique perspective to the race for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District. After spending over three years in prison for a crime she says she didn't commit, she hopes a spot in Washington will allow her to speak for
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Isaacs, Cheryl Boone (1949---)
Veteran publicist Cheryl Boone Isaacs, the first African American to serve as President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, followed the path of her pioneering sibling as a top-tier executive in the Hollywood motion picture industry.  Ashley A. Boone Jr. (1939-1994),her brother, had
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Source: Black Past
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2013
Maxie, Peggy Joan (1936 - )
Peggy Joan Maxie was the first black woman elected to public office in Washington State.  She served as Washington State Representative, position no. 2 in the 37th Legislative District in Seattle, from 1971 through
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Source: Black Past
Dec
1
2008
White Superiority And Its Impact On Black Trauma - Blavity
Along with that movement, though, we’ve inherited the trauma of regular occurrences of a stolen life and the reminder that our grief is often tethered to the whims of white
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BET Awards accidentally include San Francisco mayor Willie Brown : TheGrio
During BET's annual in memoriam segment, the network misidentified one of the deceased as former San Francisco mayor, Willie Brown, Jr. The post BET Awards accidentally include San Francisco mayor Willie Brown Jr. during in memoriam segment appeared first on TheGrio.
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Racism, Hazing And Other Abuse Taints Medical Training, Students Say
Racism, Hazing And Other Abuse Taints Medical Training, Students Say
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The Brilliance of Black Olympic Athletes in Rio 2016
The 2016 Olympics in Rio was a welcome retreat and reminder of the diversity of our world. Seeing the highest levels of athletic performance compete is
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Dr. Thomas F. Freeman, Texas Southern University educator for 70 years, makes his transition
Already an icon in many circles, Freeman rose to more widespread prominence and a fresh appreciation last year when his three-digit birthday was feted in a large public affair attended by dignitaries and scores of former
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Source: Houston Forward Times - Reporting The Truth | Affecting Change | Moving Forward
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NFL stars deliver challenge to league in Black Lives Matter video
Prominent NFL players are calling for the league to “believe Black Lives Matter” in a powerful video posted to their Twitter and Instagram
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NJ Gov. Phil Murphy Names First Black Woman To State Supreme Court
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has named attorney Fabiana Pierre-Louis to the state Supreme Court on Friday, making her the first black woman to sit on the state’s highest
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First Black Women named Bank Head
Maggie L. Walker named president of Richmonds St. Luke Bank and Trust Company and became the first Black woman to head a bank.
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27
1903
Dykes, Eva Beatrice (1893-1986)
In 1921 Eva Beatrice Dykes became the first black woman in the United States to complete the required coursework for a Ph.D. and the third African American woman to receive a doctoral degree. Two other black women, Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander and Georgiana Simpson, receive their Ph.D.s, in the
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Source: Black Past
Black Chemists - African American History
Black scientists, engineers, and inventors have made important contributions to the science of chemistry. Learn about black chemists and chemical engineers and their projects. The focus is on African American
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Hinderas, Natalie Leota (1927-1987)
Concert pianist Natalie Hinderas was born Natalie Leota Henderson on June 15, 1927, to parents Abram Henderson and Leota Palmer Henderson in Oberlin, Ohio. Hinderas came from a family of accomplished musicians.  Her great-grandfather had been a bandleader and teacher, her father was a jazz pianist
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Jul
22
1987
Black Women Who Have Run for U.S. President
Black women are among the Democratic Party’s most loyal supporters. As such, they have buoyed everyone from white men to a black man and, now, a white woman to the top of the ticket. Unlike Hillary Clinton, a black woman has yet to win the Democratic Party’s nomination for president. But that
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Ciara: Queen of the Desert
Ciara, the jewel of R&B is now the Fall/Winter 2015-16 face of Roberto Cavalli’s fashion line. Pictures of Ciara’s photo shoot hit social media earlier this week where she is captured as a goddess wearing garments that not only flatter her but also bring out her
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Little Known Black History Fact: Bessie Stringfield
Bessie Stringfield, better known as the “Motorcycle Queen of Miami,” is a pioneering motorcyclist who broke down barriers for Black riders and women alike. The late Stringfield is historically known as the first Black woman to ride across the United States, riding well into her later
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National Security Ministry receives personal protective equipment valued at $2 million
The Ministry of National Security has received personal protective equipment valued at over $2 million from the Chinese community in Jamaica to assist frontline workers during the COVID-19
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New York Times breathtaking front page memorializes coronavirus deaths
The New York Times paid tribute to those who lost their lives to coronavirus on its May 24, 2020 front
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After Swearing Off Marriage, Beverly Johnson Is Engaged At 67
After two divorces, supermodel Beverly Johnson swore that she would never marry again. But recently, she accepted a proposal from her boyfriend Brian Maillian.
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Jessye, Eva (1895-1992)
Eva Jessye was a pioneer in the world of African American music and is recognized as the first black woman to receive international distinction as a choral director. She was born in Coffeyville, Kansas on January 20, 1895 to Albert and Julia Jessye, but was raised by various relatives after her
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1
1978
Ora Washington
Ora Washington was the first black woman to win the American Tennis Association (ATA) singles title.
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2000
Abbott, Diane (1953- )
Diane Abbott, the first black woman to be elected to the British Parliament, was born to Jamaican immigrant parents in 1953. Growing up in Paddington, London, she attended Harrow County grammar school before pursuing studies in History to Master’s level at Newnham
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Ahmaud Arbery Shooting Weighs Heavily on Black Legal Professionals – Free Press of Jacksonville
Like others across the nation, Randolph has been closely following the Ahmaud Arbery shooting
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'Representation matters': Boys & Girls Club CEO proposes statue to honor Vel Phillips
Common Council and the first African American judge in Wisconsin. When she noted that no artwork from African American artists is currently displayed in
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Amazon Studios to release voting rights film featuring Stacey Abrams
The documentary, which prominently features insights from politician, lawyer and author Stacey Abrams, is directed by Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning filmmaker Liz Garbus and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Lisa
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St Andrew man charged following gun seizure
A man was charged with illegal possession of firearm and ammunition following the seizure of a gun at his St Andrew house on
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