Jill E. Brown-Hiltz in 1974 was the first Black woman in the U.S. Navy’s flight program and in 1978 was the first Black woman to be a pilot for a major airline.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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