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Feb 12, 2024 · 5. Madam C.J. Walker, Entrepreneur. Scurlock Studio (Washington, D.C.) (photographers), public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Widely considered one of the first self-made female American millionaires, Walker created hair-care products that were sold door-to-door to Black women.
Oct 29, 2009 · Sojourner Truth, First Black Woman to Sue White Man–And Win. After the New York Anti-Slavery Law was passed, Dumont illegally sold Isabella’s five-year-old son Peter. With the help of the Van ...
Jun 9, 2020 · In the early 1920s, Amy Ashwood Garvey, a co-founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association, advocated for the rights and freedom of black people while standing on crowded street corners ...
Berry, Daina Ramey, and Kali Nicole Gross. A Black Women’s History of the United States. Boston: Beacon Press, 2020. “A vibrant and empowering history that emphasizes the perspectives and stories of African American women to show how they are—and have always been—instrumental in shaping our country.
Mar 6, 2020 · Mar 6, 2020, 8:09 AM PST. Constance Baker Motley is one of many black women who have made history. Bettmann / Contributor/ Getty Images. History books are filled with stories about impactful men ...
Black History Month at NYPL: Black Women in History. The New York Public Library celebrates Black History Month throughout February with events and programs, recommended reading, blog posts, and a wide array of resources for all ages. This list shares the lives of many Black women who paved the way for future firsts, and who struggled against ...
Feb 5, 2018 · 9 Civil Rights Leaders You Need to Know. 1. Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray (1910–1985) Brandeis University professor Dr. Pauli Murray, 1970. (Credit: AP Photo) The Draftswoman of Civil Rights Victories ...
