Something I learned in High School

Describe something you learned in high school. To quote from the song: “you can’t please everyone so you’ve got to please yourself.”

Mina Kruseman

Mina Kruseman (1839–1922). While she was of mixed heritage and not always recognized in Black history discussions, she was a significant advocate for women’s rights and anti-colonial sentiments in the Netherlands.

Describe one positive change you have made in your life. Keeping a gratitude journal that lists all by blessings. My focus is on being grateful for what I have.

Madame Eugenie Tell Eboue

On October 21, 1945, Madame Eugénie Tell Eboué, the widow of Félix Eboué, former Governor General of French Equatorial Africa, became the first woman of African descent to be elected to the French National Assembly in Paris.

Dame Mary Eugenia Charles(1919 -2005) The first female lawyer in Dominica, she was Dominica’s first, and to date only, female prime minister. She was the first female in the Americas to be elected in her own right as head of government.

What book could you read over and over again? “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou

Dame Jennifer Meredith Smith

Dame Jennifer Meredith Smith born 1947 first woman to lead a political party to an election victory, the first Progressive Labour PartyShadow Minister of Education,the first and so far only leader of the PLP to lead the party to win two consecutive general elections, the first female Speaker of the House of Assembly and the second woman […]

Paul Tazewell

Paul Tazewell, born 1964, first Black man to win an Oscar for best costume design, 2025.

Hazel “Ma” Dukes

first civilian in U.S. history to administer the oath of office to a governor when she swore in Governor Hochul in 2023.

47th Black Heritage Stamp

Constance Baker Motley is the 47th in the series of Black Heritagr Stamps and was released in 2024

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