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Dec 12, 2020 · By. Jone Johnson Lewis. Updated on December 12, 2020. Black women have made important contributions to the United States throughout its history. However, they are not always recognized for their efforts, with some remaining anonymous and others becoming famous for their achievements.
Feb 1, 2022 · Learn about these trailblazing Black women in history including luminaries like Kamala Harris, Maya Angelou, Michelle Obama, Aretha Franklin and Rosa Parks.
Oct 10, 2013 · Each of the Black women featured here have made a special mark on their communities and the world. Explore Inspirational Women with PBS. Get to know these 11 women, their acclaimed works,...
Feb 25, 2021 · History in the US (and much of the world) has largely been written by white men, with whiteness at the center, but the profiles here aim to reframe the stories, placing a wide range of Black women firmly at the heart.
Dec 30, 2021 · 36 Black women who changed American history | The stories of all these women point to a uniquely American experience of perseverance and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.
Feb 23, 2019 · The first nurse. Mary Eliza Mahoney is recognized as the first black nurse in the United States. Wikicommons/Public Domain. Mary Eliza Mahoney, born in 1845, had been a cook, a janitor and a...
Jan 26, 2023 · When you think of famous Black women to look up to, your mind might wander to Michelle Obama , Serena Williams, or Beyoncé. But these contemporary role models are far from the first...
Aug 29, 2022 · These Black Women Changed America. Thirty years ago, photographer Brian Lanker made indelible images of historical lives; a new exhibition says their stories have never seemed more relevant
Feb 3, 2021 · 1. Amanda Smith. Orator and evangelist Amanda Smith forged a new role for women in the Methodist church in the late 19th century. Some of Smith's many accomplishments include establishing an orphanage for Black children outside of Chicago, Illinois.
Cheryl Willis Hudson. Publisher. Crown Books. Year. 2020. Purchase. This illustrated biography captures the iconic moments of fifty African American women whose heroism and bravery rewrote the American story for the better. Download a student activity guide to continue the conversation!
