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Mar 28, 2018 · Dazzling image gallery and stories of 25 powerful black women who are changing the world through arts, technology, activism, academia, business, and more in the 21st century.
- Alisa Gumbs
- Josephine Baker (1906-1975) Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Josephine Baker's success as a Vaudeville dancer took her France, where she was lauded as one of the country's most popular performers.
- Oprah Winfrey (1954-present) Oprah Winfrey began her career competing in beauty pageants before transitioning to broadcasting, where she found success as host of the Chicago TV talk show "People Are Talking."
- Mae Jemison (1956-present) Born the youngest of three children in Decatur, Alabama, Mae Jemison was a student of science before going on to serve as a medical officer in the Peace Corps and establish her own practice as a doctor.
- Shirley Chisholm (1924-2005) Shirley Chisholm became a household name after becoming the first Black woman to be elected to the United States Congress in 1968.
Feb 1, 2021 · 23 Black leaders who are shaping history today. Published Mon, Feb 1 20219:45 AM EST Updated Wed, Feb 17 202112:11 PM EST. Courtney Connley @classicalycourt. Share. Vice President Kamala Harris ...
- Courtney Connley
Jul 15, 2020 · Throughout history and to this day, Black women from around the world have made extraordinary contributions to our societies, sometimes without any recognition. Here are just seven incredible Black women who are standing against oppression and discrimination and leading the way towards a better future for all.
Jun 9, 2020 · George Rinhart / Getty. June 9, 2020. In cities across the United States, black activists are denouncing state-sanctioned violence and demanding radical changes to American policing. Black...
Aug 16, 2023 · As a result, many Black people, especially women, have been driven to chemically alter their hair texture or cover their natural hair with wigs or weave-in extensions. As of 2023, twenty-three states have passed the CROWN act —a law the prohibits race-based hair discrimination—to acknowledge that Black hairstyles hold equal value within ...
Mar 24, 2023 · Black women filmmakers like DuVerney validate the experiences of Black people and use these narratives to influence the world to respond differently to the raw culture of Black people. View this ...
