African American Women

Celebrating African American women throughout history and their achievements!
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The daughter of former slaves, Mary Jane McLeod Bethune became one of the most important black educators, civil and women’s rights leaders and government officials of the twentieth century. History Facts, Women In History, World History, Today In Black History, Black History Month, Mary Mcleod Bethune, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Civil Rights Leaders, Extraordinary Women
Biography: Mary McLeod Bethune
The daughter of former slaves, Mary Jane McLeod Bethune became one of the most important black educators, civil and women’s rights leaders and government officials of the twentieth century.
National Women's History Museum
National Women's History Museum
When Daisy Bates was three years old her mother was killed by three white men. Although Bates, was just a child, her biological mother’s death made an emotional and mental imprint on her. The unfortunate death forced Bates to confront racism at an early age and pushed her to dedicate her life to ending racial injustice. Black History Facts, Us History, Family History, Profiles In Courage, Black Kids, Black Women, Biological Mother, Racial Discrimination
Biography: Daisy Bates
When Daisy Bates was three years old her mother was killed by three white men. Although Bates, was just a child, her biological mother’s death made an emotional and mental imprint on her. The unfortunate death forced Bates to confront racism at an early age and pushed her to dedicate her life to ending racial injustice.
National Women's History Museum
National Women's History Museum
World renowned performer, World War II spy, and activist are few of the titles used to describe Josephine Baker. One of the most successful African American performers in French history, Baker’s career illustrates the ways entertainers can use their platforms to change the world. French History, World War Ii, Educational Resources, Teacher Resources, Josephine Baker
Biography: Josephine Baker
World renowned performer, World War II spy, and activist are few of the titles used to describe Josephine Baker. One of the most successful African American performers in French history, Baker’s career illustrates the ways entertainers can use their platforms to change the world.
National Women's History Museum
National Women's History Museum
Poet, dancer, singer, activist, and scholar, Maya Angelou is a world-famous author. She is best known for her unique and pioneering autobiographical writing style. Jim Crow, Famous Authors, Writing Styles, Maya Angelou, African American Women, History Museum
Biography: Maya Angelou
Poet, dancer, singer, activist, and scholar, Maya Angelou is a world-famous author. She is best known for her unique and pioneering autobiographical writing style.
National Women's History Museum
National Women's History Museum
Ethel Payne is known as the First Lady of the Black Press, because of her fearlessness as a journalist and a Civil Rights activist. Click here to learn more! Black Women Quotes, Black History Quotes, Black History Education, Women's History, African American History, African American Heroes, African American Studies, Womens History Month
Ethel Payne
Ethel Payne is known as the First Lady of the Black Press, because of her fearlessness as a journalist and a Civil Rights activist. Click here to learn more!
National Women's History Museum
National Women's History Museum
African American women provided essential aid to people living in contraband camps during the Civil War. Elizabeth Keckly, most famously known as the dressmaker for Mrs. Lincoln, was one of the women who established a relief aid for people living in D.C. Click here to learn more! Mary Todd Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln, President Lincoln, American Civil War, American Presidents, Before Us
"Charity is Ever Kind"
African American women provided essential aid to people living in contraband camps during the Civil War. Elizabeth Keckly, most famously known as the dressmaker for Mrs. Lincoln, was one of the women who established a relief aid for people living in D.C. Click here to learn more!
National Women's History Museum
National Women's History Museum
"Maggie L. Walker,a civil rights activist & trail blazing entrepreneur.The African American community leader devoted her life to defeating racism,sexism & economic oppression.Mrs. Walker chartered a bank, a  newspaper & a store 17 years before American women had the right to vote, & fostered black entrepreneurialism when Southern Jim Crow laws threatened African American lives & progress.Born in Richmond,VA she was the 1st woman in the U.S. to found a bank & serve as its president." Biddy Craft Great Women, Amazing Women, Civil Rights Activists, Native American, Ancient History, African Diaspora
Maggie Walker
"Maggie L. Walker,a civil rights activist & trail blazing entrepreneur.The African American community leader devoted her life to defeating racism,sexism & economic oppression.Mrs. Walker chartered a bank, a newspaper & a store 17 years before American women had the right to vote, & fostered black entrepreneurialism when Southern Jim Crow laws threatened African American lives & progress.Born in Richmond,VA she was the 1st woman in the U.S. to found a bank & serve as its president." Biddy Craft
National Women's History Museum
National Women's History Museum
In 1957, Daisy Bates became a household name when she fought for the right of nine black students to attend the all-white Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Barack Obama, Kings & Queens, By Any Means Necessary, We Are The World, Civil Rights Movement
Biography: Daisy Bates
In 1957, Daisy Bates became a household name when she fought for the right of nine black students to attend the all-white Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas.
National Women's History Museum
National Women's History Museum
Sojourner Truth Black History Month Quotes, Famous Speeches, Parade Dress, Halloween Science, Sojourner Truth, Sojourners, Fantasy Fiction
Biography: Sojourner Truth
Sojourner Truth
Madam CJ Walker - One of America's first great female entrepreneur. (Follow the link to TakeBackHalloween's website for costume tips!) Madam Cj Walker Costume, Black History Month Memes, Rags To Riches Stories, Famous Americans, African Americans, Black Hollywood
Biography: Madam C.J. Walker
Madam CJ Walker - One of America's first great female entrepreneur. (Follow the link to TakeBackHalloween's website for costume tips!)
Learn about the history of women in sports. Wilma Rudolph, American Women, Stunning Women, Amazing People, Beautiful
Women's Sports History
Learn about the history of women in sports.
Learn all about Harriet Tubman in this online exhibit. Change The World, Frederick Douglass, Auburn, Historia Universal
Harriet Tubman - National Women’s History Museum - Google Arts & Culture
Learn all about Harriet Tubman in this online exhibit.
African women were involuntary immigrants to Jamestown. The privateer White Lion brought “20 and odd Negroes” in 1619. The 1620 census listed 17 African females among the settlement’s 928 residents. Over the ensuing centuries, the mingling of people from different cultures, classes, and conditions of servitude led to the development of America's distinctive culture.#womenshistory History Timeline, History Education, Black Hair History, Jamestown Colony, Jamestown History
New Beginnings: Immigrant Women and The American Experience - Google Arts & Culture
African women were involuntary immigrants to Jamestown. The privateer White Lion brought “20 and odd Negroes” in 1619. The 1620 census listed 17 African females among the settlement’s 928 residents. Over the ensuing centuries, the mingling of people from different cultures, classes, and conditions of servitude led to the development of America's distinctive culture.#womenshistory
“Brave Bessie” Coleman became the world’s first female African American licensed pilot. #womenshistory Bessie Coleman, Female Pilot, Aviators Women
Bessie: Three Women Who Did Things Their Own Way
“Brave Bessie” Coleman became the world’s first female African American licensed pilot. #womenshistory
“The Motorcycle Queen of Miami” Bessie Stringfield loved riding so much that she would drop a penny on a map and ride to wherever it landed. #womenshistory Person Of Color, Famous Black, Black Girls Rock
Bessie: Three Women Who Did Things Their Own Way
“The Motorcycle Queen of Miami” Bessie Stringfield loved riding so much that she would drop a penny on a map and ride to wherever it landed. #womenshistory