Pointer Sisters

First Black American group to perform at the Grand Ole Opry in 1974. They were also the first contemporary act to perform at the San Francisco Opera House.

Pat Norman

Pat Norman 1939-2022. Co-founded Lesbian Mothers Union (aka Lesbian Mothers and Friends). First openly gay employee of the San Francisco Health Department.

“A Fool and His Money”

“A Fool and His Money” in 1912 was the first movie with an all Black cast.

Dana Douglas

Dana Douglas, born 1975, first Black woman appointed to the 5th circuit.

Claudine Gay

Claudine Gay in 2022 she was 52 or 53 according to Wikipedia. She is Harvard University’s first Black woman President and takes office in 2023.

Aina-Nia Ayo’Dele

Devin Murphy

Devin Murphy is Pinole, CA’s first Black, first openly gay, and youngest mayor in 2022.

Bonnie St. John

Bonnie St. John born 1964 first Black person to medal in any paralympic event.

Jaylen Smith

Jayden Smith, 18, youngest Black mayor in U.S. in 2022.

Dorothy Pitman Hughes

Dorothy Pitman Hughes 1938-2022. Co-founded Ms. Magazine and organized the first shelter for battered women in New York City and co-founded the New York City Agency for Child Development.

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