Clara Belle Drisdale Williams

Clara Belle Drisdale Williams 1885- , first Black graduate of New Mexico State University.

Da Brat

Da Brat born 1974. In 1994 became the first-ever female solo rap act to receive a platinum certification.

Mme Abomah 1865 – ? The African Giantess at 7 feet 6 inches.

Simone Manuel born 1996. In 2016 she became the first Black American woman to win an individual Olympic gold in swimming.

Melody Millicent Danquah 1937 – 2016) was first woman pilot in Ghana.

Dinah Washington 1924-1963. “Queen of the Blues.”

Simone Biles born in 1997, in 2023 at 26 became the oldest woman to win the U.S. Gymnastic Championship.

Nora Antonia Gordon 1866-1901. First Spelman graduate to go to Africa.

Clarence Avant 1931-2023. The godfather of Black entertainment.

Fani Willis born 1971. First woman of any race to become district attorney of Fulton County, Georgia.