1960 on March 19,2021 became the first woman head of state in Tanzania.

Evelyn Preer

Evelyn Preer 1896 – 1932. Known as “The First Lady of Screen”. First Black actress to be a popular celebrity.

Maia Chaka first Black woman to officiate in the NFL.

Taneka Mackey only Black woman to be a full-time caddie in the LPGA.

Meisha Ross Porter born 1973, first Black woman to be Chancellor of New York City Schools.

Dr. Ala Stanford launched Black Doctors COVID-19 testing, independent testing site.

Dr. Bettye Washington Greene (1935-1995) first Black woman chemist to work at Dow Chemical Company in 1965.

Renee Montgomery born 12/2/1986 is a part owner of the Atlanta Dream of the WNBA.

Gladys West born 1930. “Hidden figure”, mathematician helped with GPS.

Sheila Edwonna Branford 1/27/1960 – 1/29/2021 created Scottsboro Boys Museum and Cultural Center.