I Am Black History Month African American Pride Digital Art By D Keep reading to find our curated list of black women pioneers in history as well as the present day. 1. kamala harris, first woman and black woman vice president of the united states. “herstory. By ashleigh d. coren of the national portrait gallery, meredith holmgren of center for folklife and cultural heritage, anya montiel of the national museum of the american indian and the smithsonian american art museum, and sara e. cohen of because of her story at the smithsonian, we share african american history all year round. to mark black history month, here are eight objects and videos.
Black History Month Photo Project Recreates Photos Of Inspiring Women Alice coachman (1923 2014) team usa . black excellence in sports is nothing new. alice coachman laid the foundation for black women to dominate in track and field as the first black woman. Clara brown. (january 1, 1800 – october 23, 1885) clara brown, a former slave established a successful laundry business during the colorado gold rush. she was a black pioneer, the first african american woman in denver, a community leader and philanthropist. brown found a partner and expanded her laundry business. The world is behind you.”. – josephine baker. “women and girls can do whatever they want. there is no limit to what we as women can accomplish.”. — michelle obama. “my mother did not raise me to ask for permission to lead.”. ― ayanna pressley. “don’t settle for average. bring your best to the moment. Bell hooks, author. “i am passionate about everything in my life — first and foremost, passionate about ideas. and that's a dangerous person to be in this society, not just because i'm a woman.