Jacqueline Johnson
Jacqueline Johnson artist, author and into fiber arts.
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Janet Mock
Janet Mock born 1983. In 2019 with Netflix she was the first openly transgender woman of color to secure a deal with a major content company
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Stormé DeLarverie 1920 – 2014. Known as the Rosa Parks of the gay community. Credited with leading the uprising at Stonewall in 1969.
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Angelica Ross born 1980. In 2014 she became the founder and CEO of TransTech Social Enterprises, a firm that helps employ transgender people in the tech industry.
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BLK first Black and gay publication from 1988 – 1994.
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Don Hogan Charles first Black photographer hired by The New York Times.
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Cardinal Divas in 2022 became USC’s first all Black majorette team.
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Harlem Hellfighters all-Black National Guard unit that fought in WWI and were the first unit to cross the Rhine into Germany.
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“Uncle Nearest”, first Black Owned Whiskey brand.
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Nathan “Nearest” Green 1820-1880. First Black master distiller on record in the United States. Taught Jack Daniel how to distill his whiskey.
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