In our series on African American firsts, Addie Wyatt is important as a leader in many movements – labor, civil rights, women rights, and religious commitment. Addie believed in a holistic gospel – every area of life is connected – and we can see from her life that she practiced...
Black Women in America – Part 29 It has been my privilege to relate the stories of remarkable black women in America. We began during Black History Month in 2022 with the stories of African American women in the field of education. We told of the first black women to...
Black Women in America – Part 28 For the past year we have been relating the stories of remarkable black women in America. We began during Black History Month in 2022 with the stories of African American women in the field of education. We recounted the stories of the first...
Black Women in America – Part 24 Here we are nearly at the end of one year of stories of amazing African American women. We started last year during Black History Month with the stories of the FIRST African American women to earn PhD’s and/or attain to leadership positions in...
A Blessed New Year to All! In February 2022, we began a series on Black Women in America. I had been wanting to do a series on black women for a long time. I was hoping to do the journey in one year, but there are so many wonderful women who...
Merry Christmas 2022 As we take time to celebrate the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, let us also be thankful for the many blessings we have received. One of those blessings is music! We have been noting great African American female entertainers. There are many, many wonderful black singers....
Bessie understood that she could teach people the little-known history of African Americans and slavery through the stories, songs, and dances that she had learned as a child. Bessie used the power of music and dance to reveal to the world the overcoming spirit of African Americans.
Black American Women in Music Many black female firsts have been breaking down barriers of race and gender going all the way back to the 1700’s in America. In the last two posts we related the fascinating stories of black women in television. These women all led very different lives, but each...
Though facing barriers against race and gender, courageous black women began to make contributions in these areas. Because of their efforts the door has been opened for many more black women to follow.
Black American Women in Sports I have really enjoyed the stories of all the great Black Women Athletes in the United States. There are thousands of black women in sports today, but they owe much of their opportunities to participate to a handful of courageous women who dared to take...
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