Norma Sklarek became the first black woman to be licensed as an architect in New York and California. According to the African-American Registry website: From New York City she graduated from Barnard College (part of Columbia University) with a degree in architecture in 1950. Sklarek became the first African-American woman to be licensed as an [...]
Maggie Lena Walker (July 15, 1864-December 15, 1934) was an American teacher, businesswoman, and first African American woman bank president. She was the first woman to charter a bank in the United States. As a leader, she achieved successes with the vision to make tangible improvements in the way of life for African Americans and [...]
I found out about Phyliss Wheatley, the first AA female poet, when I was in high school but it would be years later that I would find out about Frances Harper. I read a synopsis of one of her novels and had to get a copy. Below is more information about Frances E.W. Harper from [...]
Today, I am highlighting a Louisiana native. She was well-known in our parts and for those who like art, you’re probably familiar with her already–Clementine Hunter (1887-1988). I will highlight from several sources information about this dynamic painter. She not only painted, she made dolls, quilts, baskets, lace curtains, etc. She reminds me of a [...]
This month is the official month we celebrate Black History. Some ask why do we need an entire month? Well, unfortunately, if we didn’t have the month, kids and adults would never learn about people from our rich past. We are survivors, fighters, educators, scientists, philosophers, freedom fighters, professional business men & women, athletes, entertainers, [...]
by Guest Blogger Peggy Eldridge-Love When I’ve gone to family reunions in recent years I’ve been reminded of the reality of the history of the civil rights struggles in the middle of the last century as sitting amongst us is one of our family members who was a central figure in that struggle. His right, [...]
February is Black History month, but why limit yourself to learning about your history or other people’s history just once a year. Visit these sites and pass the information on. Black History Hotlist Black Inventor Online Museum R-E-V-O-L-U-T-I-O-N Copyright 2008 By Shelia M. Goss Revolution started many years ago on the back of [...]
