If you see this image floating around connected to the folding chair, it isn't true. That's Lewis Latimer, who was critical in the development of the telephone, significantly improved the production of carbon filament, & was crucial in the commercialization of the incandescent light bulb.
12:14 PM - Aug 07, 2023
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Vernice "Flygirl" Armour is a former USMC officer who was the first Black female naval aviator & first female combat aviator in the Marine Corps. She flew the AH-1W SuperCobra attack helicopter in the 2003 invasion of Iraq & served two tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Vernice "Flygirl" Armour is a former USMC officer who was the first Black female naval aviator & first female combat aviator in the Marine Corps. She flew the AH-1W SuperCobra attack helicopter in the 2003 invasion of Iraq & served two tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
06:33 PM - Mar 31, 2023
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Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander was the 1st black women to receive a Ph.D. in economics & the 1st black woman to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania law school. In 1943, she helped found the National Bar Association & in 1946, served on the President’s Committee on Civil Right
Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander was the 1st black women to receive a Ph.D. in economics & the 1st black woman to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania law school. In 1943, she helped found the National Bar Association & in 1946, served on the President’s Committee on Civil Right
08:24 PM - Mar 30, 2023
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In 1992, Dr. Mae Jemison became the first African American woman to travel in space. In addition to her many awards, Mae was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame & the International Space Hall of Fame. She was also the first real astronaut to be on an episode of Star Trek.
In 1992, Dr. Mae Jemison became the first African American woman to travel in space. In addition to her many awards, Mae was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame & the International Space Hall of Fame. She was also the first real astronaut to be on an episode of Star Trek.
07:59 PM - Mar 29, 2023
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Wangari Maathai was the first Black African woman to receive a Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts in environmental conservation. She was elected to parliament with 98% of the vote & appointed Assistant Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Wildlife in Kenya’s ninth parliament
Wangari Maathai was the first Black African woman to receive a Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts in environmental conservation. She was elected to parliament with 98% of the vote & appointed Assistant Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Wildlife in Kenya’s ninth parliament
09:57 PM - Mar 28, 2023
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Leah Chase was a legend for the Creole cuisine at her restaurant Dooky Chase, her political activism, her tireless work for numerous organizations, & her extensive art collection. She helped bring about change simply by doing what she did best: bringing people together over good food.
Leah Chase was a legend for the Creole cuisine at her restaurant Dooky Chase, her political activism, her tireless work for numerous organizations, & her extensive art collection. She helped bring about change simply by doing what she did best: bringing people together over good food.
09:59 PM - Mar 27, 2023
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Elizabeth Carter Brooks studied architecture & design at the Swain Free School in her native New Bedford, Mass., became New Bedford's first African-American teacher, founded the community's NAACP chapter, & helped open the New Bedford Home for the Aged, designing its permanent home.
Elizabeth Carter Brooks studied architecture & design at the Swain Free School in her native New Bedford, Mass., became New Bedford's first African-American teacher, founded the community's NAACP chapter, & helped open the New Bedford Home for the Aged, designing its permanent home.
02:19 PM - Mar 27, 2023
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Billie Holiday, one of the 20th century's greatest jazz singers, worked with Artie Shaw & his orchestra in 1938, becoming one of the first female African-American vocalists to work with a white orchestra. Her singing reflected her tumultuous life, marred by bouts of substance abuse.
Billie Holiday, one of the 20th century's greatest jazz singers, worked with Artie Shaw & his orchestra in 1938, becoming one of the first female African-American vocalists to work with a white orchestra. Her singing reflected her tumultuous life, marred by bouts of substance abuse.
02:47 PM - Mar 26, 2023
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Nannie Helen Burroughs was a leading educator, feminist, & suffragist in the Washington, D.C., area. After she was denied a teaching job there, Burroughs founded the National Training School for Women and Girls in 1909. She served as the school's president until her death in 1961.
Nannie Helen Burroughs was a leading educator, feminist, & suffragist in the Washington, D.C., area. After she was denied a teaching job there, Burroughs founded the National Training School for Women and Girls in 1909. She served as the school's president until her death in 1961.
03:17 PM - Mar 25, 2023
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Sissieretta Jones was an internationally acclaimed soprano & the first African-American to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City in 1892. She sang classical opera in the United States & toured Europe, South America, Asia, Australia, & parts of Africa in the late 19th/20th century.
Sissieretta Jones was an internationally acclaimed soprano & the first African-American to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City in 1892. She sang classical opera in the United States & toured Europe, South America, Asia, Australia, & parts of Africa in the late 19th/20th century.
11:43 PM - Mar 23, 2023
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Zora Neale Hurston devoted her life to studying & promoting Black culture & folklore through her writing. Among her works are novels, satires, a book about voodoo in Haiti & Jamaica, and a collaboration with poet & playwright Langston Hughes titled "Mule Bone: A Comedy of Negro Life."
Zora Neale Hurston devoted her life to studying & promoting Black culture & folklore through her writing. Among her works are novels, satires, a book about voodoo in Haiti & Jamaica, and a collaboration with poet & playwright Langston Hughes titled "Mule Bone: A Comedy of Negro Life."
12:24 AM - Mar 23, 2023
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Constance Baker Motley was the first Black woman to attend Columbia Law School. In 1964 she became the first African-American woman elected to the New York State Senate & in 1966, President Lyndon Johnson appointed her as the first Black woman to become a federal judge.
Constance Baker Motley was the first Black woman to attend Columbia Law School. In 1964 she became the first African-American woman elected to the New York State Senate & in 1966, President Lyndon Johnson appointed her as the first Black woman to become a federal judge.
11:08 PM - Mar 21, 2023
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In 1936, educator, civil & women’s rights leader, & college founder Mary McLeod Bethune was named director of Negro Affairs of the National Youth Administration by President Franklin Roosevelt. In 1945 she was the only woman of color at the founding conference of the United Nations.
In 1936, educator, civil & women’s rights leader, & college founder Mary McLeod Bethune was named director of Negro Affairs of the National Youth Administration by President Franklin Roosevelt. In 1945 she was the only woman of color at the founding conference of the United Nations.
11:55 PM - Mar 20, 2023
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Hallie Quinn Brown was an educator who taught on plantation schools. In 1892-93, she was principal of Tuskegee Institutes in Alabama. In 1894, she began a tour of Europe, lecturing about African-American life & temperance. She also helped found the National Association of Colored Wome
Hallie Quinn Brown was an educator who taught on plantation schools. In 1892-93, she was principal of Tuskegee Institutes in Alabama. In 1894, she began a tour of Europe, lecturing about African-American life & temperance. She also helped found the National Association of Colored Wome
11:29 PM - Mar 19, 2023
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In 1968, Shirley Chisholm was the first African American woman elected to Congress & in 1972, was the first woman to seek the nomination for president from one of the two major political parties. She was an outspoken advocate for women & minorities during her seven terms in Congress.
In 1968, Shirley Chisholm was the first African American woman elected to Congress & in 1972, was the first woman to seek the nomination for president from one of the two major political parties. She was an outspoken advocate for women & minorities during her seven terms in Congress.
02:22 PM - Mar 19, 2023
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Patricia Harris was a trailblazer. She was the first Black woman to serve as an American ambassador when she represented the United States in Luxembourg from 1965 to 1967, and the first appointed to a Cabinet when she was named Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in 1977.
Patricia Harris was a trailblazer. She was the first Black woman to serve as an American ambassador when she represented the United States in Luxembourg from 1965 to 1967, and the first appointed to a Cabinet when she was named Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in 1977.
01:45 PM - Mar 18, 2023
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Mary Jane Patterson was the first Black woman to earn a bachelor’s degree (Oberlin College, 1862). She became a successful teacher and was later the first black principal at America’s first public high school for blacks (Preparatory High School for Colored Youth, Washington, DC, 1871)
Mary Jane Patterson was the first Black woman to earn a bachelor’s degree (Oberlin College, 1862). She became a successful teacher and was later the first black principal at America’s first public high school for blacks (Preparatory High School for Colored Youth, Washington, DC, 1871)
01:09 AM - Mar 17, 2023
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Toni Morrison, the first African-American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, is one of the most celebrated authors in the world. She won a Pulitzer Prize & was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Her work has inspired a generation of writers to follow in her footsteps.
Toni Morrison, the first African-American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, is one of the most celebrated authors in the world. She won a Pulitzer Prize & was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Her work has inspired a generation of writers to follow in her footsteps.
10:34 PM - Mar 15, 2023
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In 1959, Lorraine Hansberry made history as the first Black woman to have a Broadway show - A Raisin in the Sun. A playwright, feminist, & racial justice activist, she never shied away from tough topics during her short & extraordinary life. In 1965, Hansberry died of cancer at age 34
In 1959, Lorraine Hansberry made history as the first Black woman to have a Broadway show - A Raisin in the Sun. A playwright, feminist, & racial justice activist, she never shied away from tough topics during her short & extraordinary life. In 1965, Hansberry died of cancer at age 34
10:55 PM - Mar 14, 2023
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Gwendolyn Brooks is one of the most highly regarded, influential, and widely read poets of 20th-century American poetry. In 1950, she became the first African-American to win a Pulitzer Prize. She was appointed Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress in 1985.
Gwendolyn Brooks is one of the most highly regarded, influential, and widely read poets of 20th-century American poetry. In 1950, she became the first African-American to win a Pulitzer Prize. She was appointed Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress in 1985.
11:25 PM - Mar 13, 2023
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Diagnosed with polio at a young age, Wilma Rudolph went to the Olympics in 1960, winning gold in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay, breaking three world records in the process. She was dubbed “The Black Gazelle” by the European press for her speed, beauty and grace.
Diagnosed with polio at a young age, Wilma Rudolph went to the Olympics in 1960, winning gold in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay, breaking three world records in the process. She was dubbed “The Black Gazelle” by the European press for her speed, beauty and grace.
11:28 PM - Mar 12, 2023
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Marie Van Brittan Brown, born in Queens, New York, on October 22, 1922, was the inventor of the first home security system & is credited with the invention of the first closed circuit television. It is the basis for the two-way communication and surveillance features of modern securit
Marie Van Brittan Brown, born in Queens, New York, on October 22, 1922, was the inventor of the first home security system & is credited with the invention of the first closed circuit television. It is the basis for the two-way communication and surveillance features of modern securit
09:33 PM - Mar 11, 2023
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Known as the “Godmother of the Civil Rights Movement,” Dorothy Height was an educator, social activist, and the president of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) from 1957 until 1997. In 1994, President Bill Clinton presented her with the Presidential Medal of Freedom award.
Known as the “Godmother of the Civil Rights Movement,” Dorothy Height was an educator, social activist, and the president of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) from 1957 until 1997. In 1994, President Bill Clinton presented her with the Presidential Medal of Freedom award.
08:39 PM - Mar 10, 2023
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Althea Gibson overcame racial bias to become the first African-American tennis player to win a Grand Slam tournament - the French Championships in 1956. She went on to win four more singles Grand Slams and six doubles titles, and is an inspiration to many players that came after her.
Althea Gibson overcame racial bias to become the first African-American tennis player to win a Grand Slam tournament - the French Championships in 1956. She went on to win four more singles Grand Slams and six doubles titles, and is an inspiration to many players that came after her.
10:20 PM - Mar 09, 2023
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Marked annually on March 8th, International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day to celebrate women's achievements, educate and raise awareness for women's equality, call for positive change advancing women, lobby for accelerated gender parity, & fund raise for female-focused charities.
Marked annually on March 8th, International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day to celebrate women's achievements, educate and raise awareness for women's equality, call for positive change advancing women, lobby for accelerated gender parity, & fund raise for female-focused charities.
06:39 PM - Mar 08, 2023
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The oldest Black female Greek-letter organization, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA), was founded at Howard University on January 15, 1908 by a group of sixteen students led by Ethel Hedgemon Lyle.
The oldest Black female Greek-letter organization, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA), was founded at Howard University on January 15, 1908 by a group of sixteen students led by Ethel Hedgemon Lyle.
09:42 PM - Mar 07, 2023
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Despite not being a household name today, Sister Rosetta Tharpe is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Her flamboyance, skill, and showmanship on the newly electrified guitar played a vital role in the conception of Rock & Roll as a genre of music.
Despite not being a household name today, Sister Rosetta Tharpe is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Her flamboyance, skill, and showmanship on the newly electrified guitar played a vital role in the conception of Rock & Roll as a genre of music.
06:58 PM - Mar 05, 2023
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Marie Curie is the only person who has ever received two Nobel Prizes in two different science categories, physics and chemistry. Her research included the discovery of two elements, polonium and radium. Curie also developed mobile X-rays to assist wounded soldiers in World War I.
Marie Curie is the only person who has ever received two Nobel Prizes in two different science categories, physics and chemistry. Her research included the discovery of two elements, polonium and radium. Curie also developed mobile X-rays to assist wounded soldiers in World War I.
10:18 PM - Mar 04, 2023
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Toni Stone was second baseman for the Indianapolis Clowns in 1953, replacing Hank Aaron who had signed with the Milwaukee Braves. Although signed primarily as a gate attraction, she holds the distinction of being the first female to play in the Negro American League.
Toni Stone was second baseman for the Indianapolis Clowns in 1953, replacing Hank Aaron who had signed with the Milwaukee Braves. Although signed primarily as a gate attraction, she holds the distinction of being the first female to play in the Negro American League.
04:36 PM - Mar 03, 2023
