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03/27/2023

Ketanji Brown Jackson made history in April 2022 as the first Black woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court.

In 2013, Brown Jackson was appointed the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, becoming the youngest judge on the court at the time. She quickly gained a reputation as a fair and impartial judge who was unafraid to make tough decisions.

In 2022, President Joe Biden nominated Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court, calling her "a trailblazer who personifies the best of America." Her confirmation was historic and significant, as she became the first Black woman to serve on the highest court in the land.

Ketanji Brown Jackson's achievements serve as an inspiration to women of all backgrounds, particularly Black women, who continue to face obstacles and discrimination in many fields.

03/25/2023

Shonda Rhimes is a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry. As the first Black woman to create and executive produce a top 10 network series, she has set the standard for creativity and innovation. Shonda is known around the world for her ability to produce great shows that captivate audiences, and she has become a household name as a showrunner.

Shonda has broken barriers and shattered stereotypes in a field that has historically been dominated by white men. Her accomplishments are a testament to her talent, hard work, and perseverance.

In addition to her groundbreaking work in TV, Shonda has also secured some of the largest deals with streaming and network channels. Her ability to negotiate these deals is a testament to her business acumen and her understanding of the industry.

Overall, Shonda Rhimes is a true inspiration and a trailblazer for women and people of color in the entertainment industry. Her contributions have paved the way for future generations of creatives to follow in her footsteps and make their mark on the world.

03/23/2023

Whoopi Goldberg is a true icon of the entertainment industry, having achieved the rare distinction of being an EGOT winner, which means she has won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award.

Whoopi's incredible talent and hard work have earned her a place in history as one of the greatest actresses of all time. But perhaps even more impressive than her long list of accolades is her fearlessness and authenticity. Whoopi has always been unapologetically herself, refusing to conform to societal norms or to let anyone else's opinion of her hold her back.

Whoopi is a true inspiration to anyone who has ever felt like they don't fit in or don't belong. Her message to never give up on your dreams and to be proud of who you are is one that we can all learn from and strive to emulate.

03/22/2023

Angela Bassett does the thing as a true icon in the entertainment industry. As a multi-award-winning actress, she has captivated audiences with her powerful performances on stage, television, and the big screen. But she is not just an actress, she is an inspiring woman and a trailblazer who has broken barriers for black women in Hollywood.

Angela Bassett has shattered stereotypes and pushed boundaries, proving that diversity and representation matter in the entertainment industry. She has used her platform to advocate for causes she believes in, including women's rights and the fight against racial inequality.

In short, Angela Bassett is a true inspiration and a force to be reckoned with. She has shown us what it means to be a black woman of excellence, and we are all better for it.

03/21/2023

Ava DuVernay is a critically acclaimed African-American writer, director, and producer and she did not pick up a camera until she was thirty-two.

She was the first Black woman to win Best Director at the Sundance Film Festival.

Ava's work has made her the highest grossing African-American woman director in American box office history.

Ava DuVernay is best known for her films and TV shows that explore experiences of African Americans, including Jim Crow-era racism, the civil rights movement, racial inequities of mass incarceration, and the history of hip-hop music.

03/20/2023

Quinta Brunson is a writer, producer, actress and Stand-Up Comedian.

Quinta originally gained fans online by posting comedic videos to her Instagram in 2014.

She now develops shows in traditional and digital entertainment and she performs stand up around the country.

Quinta Brunson has become the first Black woman to earn three Emmy nominations in comedy categories in the same year for Abbott Elementary. She won Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series.

03/19/2023

Kamala Devi Harris is the first woman, the first Black American, and the first South Asian American to be elected Vice President, 49th and current VP of the United States.

She is the highest-ranking female official in U.S. history.

She was the first African American to represent California in the United States Senate (January 3, 2017).

She was the first woman, Asian American, and African American to hold the office of Attorney General of California (January 3, 2011)

She was the first African American and first woman elected district attorney of San Francisco (January 8, 2004).

She was elected Vice President after a lifetime of public service.

Lucy Diggs Slowe is the first Black woman to ever win a national tennis title (1917) at the American Tennis Association ...
03/18/2023

Lucy Diggs Slowe is the first Black woman to ever win a national tennis title (1917) at the American Tennis Association (ATA) national tournament in Baltimore.

She also served as a founding member and first president of the first Greek letter sorority for black women, Alpha Kappa Alpha.

Graduating as class valedictorian from Howard in 1908, Lucy later returned to her alma mater, becoming the first dean of women at Howard University.

Lucy was the first African American invited to address the National Association of Women Deans (predominately white organization) in 1931 because of the respect of her work on behalf of females.

Lyda Newman, the third Black woman to ever receive a patent in 1898. She was the inventor the first hairbrush with synth...
03/17/2023

Lyda Newman, the third Black woman to ever receive a patent in 1898. She was the inventor the first hairbrush with synthetic bristles.

Lyda Newman’s invention changed the hair-care industry by making hairbrushes less expensive and easier to manufacture and it was designed specifically for African American hair.

Lyda is also known for her activism in the women’s voting rights movement of the early 20th century. She was one of the key organizer of a Black branch of the Woman Suffrage Party.

Who was arrested for not giving up her seat to a white patron on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama? Did you know that nine mo...
03/16/2023

Who was arrested for not giving up her seat to a white patron on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama?

Did you know that nine months before Rosa Parks's famous act of civil disobedience, 15-year-old Claudette Colvin was arrested (March 2, 1955) for refusing to give up her seat on the same bus line in Montgomery, Alabama.

Claudette would later become one of the four plaintiffs on the federal case, Browder v Gayle, filed during the boycott. This ultimately led to the desegregation of Montgomery’s buses.

Marie Van Brittan Brown was trained as a nurse, but she also was an inventor. Brown developed the first home security sy...
03/15/2023

Marie Van Brittan Brown was trained as a nurse, but she also was an inventor. Brown developed the first home security system that comprised of motorized cameras, TV monitors, remote door unlocking, an intercom, and a button to call police.

In 1969, the U.S. Patent Office granted her the first patent for a home security system.

With her system the homeowner would be able to see who was at the door, without having to open or physically attend it. Vocal exchange with whoever was outside, could also be utilized without having to open the door and engage in a face-to-face encounter because of her system.

In the 1960s the technology was too advance, therefore too expensive. It would take decades before technology costs dropped enough to market a home security system of this caliber.

More than 30 U.S. patents referenced Marie's (and her husband) patent filing, including many later home security systems.

Her invention still made a mark.

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