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August 15, 1971: Cheryl White, seventeen, becomes the first African American woman jockey. Black Power, People, Vintage, African American Women, American Women, Jockey, American, African, Caballos
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August 15, 1971: Cheryl White, seventeen, becomes the first African American woman jockey.
Thelma Porter, Miss Subways New York City, 1948. Thelma was the first woman to integrate a beauty contest in America and became the first African American Miss Subways in April, 1948. Afro, Beautiful Black Women, Haar, Persona, Black History, Negro, Black Is Beautiful
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Thelma Porter, Miss Subways New York City, 1948. Thelma was the first woman to integrate a beauty contest in America and became the first African American Miss Subways in April, 1948.
Daphne Maxwell Reid She was actually the First Black woman named Homecoming Queen at Northwestern University, and the First Black woman to grace the cover of Glamour Magazine. Mom in Fresh Prince Of BelAir Queen, African Americans, Grace, Daphne, Glamour Magazine, Homecoming Queen, Black History Month, Black Girls Rock
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Daphne Maxwell Reid She was actually the First Black woman named Homecoming Queen at Northwestern University, and the First Black woman to grace the cover of Glamour Magazine. Mom in Fresh Prince Of BelAir
Mignon Clyburn (DEM) is the first woman and black woman to head the FCC… Portraits, President Obama, First Lady, Phat, Great Women, Womens History Month
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Mignon Clyburn (DEM) is the first woman and black woman to head the FCC…
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Annie Malone: First African American Female Millionaire .Yes, Annie Malone was the first African American Female Millionaire, not Madame C.J. Walker. Mrs. Malone was Madame Walker's mentor. Africa, Black Art, Black Knowledge, Black History Facts
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Annie Malone: First African American Millionairess (Educator, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist) -- Courtesy of The Freeman Institute -- www.PoroCollege.com
Annie Malone: First African American Female Millionaire .Yes, Annie Malone was the first African American Female Millionaire, not Madame C.J. Walker. Mrs. Malone was Madame Walker's mentor.
Helen Williams, the first African American fashion model to cross over into the mainstream, photographed by Peter Basch c. 1950s. Helen Williams, Donna, African American Fashion, Moda, Black Models, Women, Supermodels
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Helen Williams, the first African American fashion model to cross over into the mainstream, photographed by Peter Basch c. 1950s.
Lucy Craft Laney (April 13, 1854 – October 24, 1933) was an early African American educator who was the first to establish a school for African American children in Augusta, Georgia. She was born in Macon, Georgia, to former slaves. Although it was illegal for blacks to read at the time of her birth, she was taught by a slave owner's sister, and by 1869 she was enrolled in Atlanta University. Enrollment in her first school in Macon was only 6; by 1928 it had grown to over 800 students. Special People, Odd Facts
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Lucy Craft Laney (April 13, 1854 – October 24, 1933) was an early African American educator who was the first to establish a school for African American children in Augusta, Georgia. She was born in Macon, Georgia, to former slaves. Although it was illegal for blacks to read at the time of her birth, she was taught by a slave owner's sister, and by 1869 she was enrolled in Atlanta University. Enrollment in her first school in Macon was only 6; by 1928 it had grown to over 800 students.
Channing Dungey is an American television executive who in 2016 became president of ABC Entertainment Group. First Black President, Dungey, Paul Lee, American Presidents, Lee, Black Presidents
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Channing Dungey is an American television executive who in 2016 became president of ABC Entertainment Group.
"I was the first Black, female president in one hundred and seven years at Spelman College. I'm proud of the sisterhood we have created - it is about connectedness. We create a new family for our women by treating one another as if we were from the same womb." [Dr. Johnetta Cole, 65; Image is from Joyce Tenneson's best-selling book Wise Women.] Female Presidents, Wise Women, Spelman College, Sisterhood
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"I was the first Black, female president in one hundred and seven years at Spelman College. I'm proud of the sisterhood we have created - it is about connectedness. We create a new family for our women by treating one another as if we were from the same womb." [Dr. Johnetta Cole, 65; Image is from Joyce Tenneson's best-selling book Wise Women.]
Today in Black History, 4/10/2014 - Frederick Clinton Branch was the first Black American officer in the United States Marine Corps. For more info, check out today's blog! Marine Fc, United States Marine Corps, African American Men, United States
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Today in Black History, 4/10/2014 - Frederick Clinton Branch was the first Black American officer in the United States Marine Corps. For more info, check out today's blog!
Maurice Ashley, of Brooklyn, NY, was the first African American to be awarded the title of International Grand Master at Chess. He recently created an iPhone application that teaches people how to play the game. History, Ideas, Chess Master, Chess, The Grandmaster, American Rappers, The Past
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Maurice Ashley, of Brooklyn, NY, was the first African American to be awarded the title of International Grand Master at Chess. He recently created an iPhone application that teaches people how to play the game.
Thelma Porter, Miss Subways New York City, 1948. Thelma was the first woman to integrate a beauty contest in America and became the first African American Miss Subways in April, 1948.
Thelma Porter, Miss Subways New York City, 1948. Thelma was the first woman to integrate a beauty contest in America and became the first African American Miss Subways in April, 1948.
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Shoshana Johnson First African American Woman POW/Speaker The first African American POW, Johnson was held hostage for 22 days in Iraq, and survived her captivity despite enduring bullet wounds in both of her ankles. Her heroic story is chronicled with vivid honesty in her... Lady
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Shoshana Johnson First African American Woman POW/Speaker The first African American POW, Johnson was held hostage for 22 days in Iraq, and survived her captivity despite enduring bullet wounds in both of her ankles. Her heroic story is chronicled with vivid honesty in her...