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As the daughter of former slaves, Mary was one of the first African-American women to earn a college degree in ! She became an activist who led several important associations, including the National Association of Colored Women and formed the Federation of Afro-American Women. Mary also worked tirelessly for Civil Rights and suffrage. Karen Bass is currently the U. She is also the first black woman to hold the role of Speaker in any state Assembly.
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In California, Bass has focused on improving education facilities, health care and the foster care system. Harris is currently the Attorney General of California. Previous to her victory in the State Elections, Harris served in a number of State offices. Wells was a pioneer in the media and communication industries during the early 20th century. She is most remembered for her role in documenting the practice of lynching. Tubman was also a spy during her life. She died in New York in Her country, Liberia, was named in recognition of its intriguing connection to African slavery and, as its President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has made leaps and bounds in improving the role of women in aspects of Liberian society.
She was elected in but had no family connection in politics to allow for an easy rise to power. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is the first black woman to win a presidential election in Africa. In the world lost one of its best, with the death of civil rights activist, Dorothy Height. Among many of Ms. While her passing evoked sadness, many celebrated her life in recognition of her ardent selflessness. She defeated her Republican rival in with an amazing 85 percent of the vote.
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Hamer was an American voting rights activist and civil rights leader. Her plain-spoken manner and fervent belief in the Biblical righteousness of her cause gained her a reputation as an electrifying speaker and constant activist of civil rights. Eugenia Charles was the Prime Minister of Dominica for 15 years until She was the first female head of state in the Americas and is currently the longest serving female prime minister recorded in world history.
This Democrat has served 12 years in the House of Representatives and was the first African-American woman to represent Georgia in the House. McKinney always steps up to be the voice of the people. She ran for president in under the Green party.
She was even stranded in international waters and rescued by the Lebanese Navy after attempting to help the people of Gaza during military attack. Martin Luther King Jr. Condoleezza Rice is no woman to mess with. As the first black woman to hold the position of Secretary of State. During her term, Rice was a well known figure of the Bush administration both nationally and abroad.
But in addition to her political experience, she is also a published scholar, concert pianist and academic.
She is currently working at Stanford University. Chimamanda was a big deal way before a Beyonce shout-out. Orphaned at the age of 7, Madam C. She achieved her wealth by developing a range of haircare products that led her across the country and abroad. In , Hughes launched RadioOne, which since then has become the largest radio broadcast network in the United States with 69 stations in 22 cities. This woman played such a major role in building and maintaining Black feminism in America. As Black Nationalism emerged from the Civil Rights Movement, she became extremely put off by the sexism she experienced in male-dominated groups, and turned to Black feminist politics.
She is expected to reach higher positions in the next few years. Lorde was a Caribbean-American writer who chose to focus on fighting racism, sexism and homophobia through her words. As a woman who identified as bisexual, Lorde wanted to empower her readers work against racism in their personal lives. Along with Anna Tibaijuka, she is one of the highest ranked black women in the UN. Migiro was born and educated in Tanzania.
She is a Swedish-educated, Tanzanian-born leader who has fought for the rights of women living in slums or without homes.
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Zora Neale Hurston An acclaimed author and folklorist, Zora Neale Hurston contributed greatly to what was known in the world of literature as the Harlem Renaissance. Unita Blackwell Unita is an American civil rights activist who was the first African-American woman, and the tenth African American, to be elected mayor in the U. Wilma Rudolph Rudolph is a true survivor and American sporting hero. In Stock Your Price: Sign In for Pricing.
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