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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. Black History Facts, African History, Women In History, Black History Month, World History, Mary Mcleod Bethune, Ccss Ela, Wax Museum, Voter Registration
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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.
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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. Family History, Profiles In Courage, Black Kids, Black Women, Biological Mother, Strong Girls, Creative Portraits
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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.
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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, Josephine Baker, African American Women, Change The World, Teacher Resources
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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.
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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. American History, Jim Crow, Writing Styles, Maya Angelou, Poet
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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.
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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! History Education, Women's History, African American Heroes, Black Women Quotes, Black Press, Civil Rights Activists, Martin Luther
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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!
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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, American Civil War, American Presidents, African American History, History Books
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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!
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"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, Ancient History, Native American, African Diaspora
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"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
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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, Civil Rights Movement, Black
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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.
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Madam CJ Walker - One of America's first great female entrepreneur. (Follow the link to TakeBackHalloween's website for costume tips!) Black History Month Memes, Madam Cj Walker, Rags To Riches Stories, African Americans, Famous Women
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Learn about the history of women in sports. Wilma Rudolph, American Women, Stunning Women, Amazing People, Beautiful, Tennessee
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Learn all about Harriet Tubman in this online exhibit. Frederick Douglass, Auburn, Underground Railroad
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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, Us History, History Facts, Black Hair History, Jamestown Colony, Jamestown History
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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 Black History Quotes, Albert Camus, Bessie Coleman, Female Pilot
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“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 Famous Black, Black Girls Rock, Before Us, Sports Women
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“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
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Harriet Jacobs worked with Contraband during the Civil War in Alexandria, VA. #womenshistory Margaret Hamilton, African American Writers, American Literature, Temple Grandin, Florence Nightingale, Rock And Roll
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Harriet Jacobs worked with Contraband during the Civil War in Alexandria, VA. #womenshistory
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Julia Wilbur and Harriet Jacobs helped African Americans during the Civil War #womenshistory
Claudette Colvin was arrested for the exact same thing as Rosa Parks and she was just 15 years old. #womenshistory Rosa Parks, Civil Rights Leaders, Audre Lorde, Claudette Colvin, Teen Vogue, African American Leaders
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Claudette Colvin was arrested for the exact same thing as Rosa Parks and she was just 15 years old. #womenshistory
Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955) was an educator, civil rights activist, and political advisor to multiple US presidents. #womenshistory Birthday Wishes Gif, Black Photography, Young Black, Us Presidents
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Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955) was an educator, civil rights activist, and political advisor to multiple US presidents. #womenshistory
Ruby was the only African American student to attend William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans #womenshistory American Children, Black Is Beautiful, Beautiful People, Divas, Thing 1
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Ida B. Wells fought hard to shed light on the racism that still existed in the country after abolition. While living in Memphis, Tennessee, Wells wrote many essays on the terrible treatment of freed African Americans. This editorial focused on the lynching of three men that occurred in Memphis in 1892. That Way, Ida B Wells, Political Satire, College Essay, Best Inspirational Quotes
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Ida B. Wells fought hard to shed light on the racism that still existed in the country after abolition. While living in Memphis, Tennessee, Wells wrote many essays on the terrible treatment of freed African Americans. This editorial focused on the lynching of three men that occurred in Memphis in 1892.
Journalist Ida B. Wells was an avid suffragist and an early Civil Rights leader, who used the power of the pen to challenge racial & sexual discrimination. In 1892, Wells published “Southern Horrors: Lynch Laws in All Its Phases” a scathing exposé of lynching practices. In retaliation for her articles, a mob destroyed her Memphis printing press, and after numerous threats to her life, Wells moved to Chicago to continue her anti-lynching campaign. womenshistory.org National Women's History Museum Suffrage Movement, Black History, Civil War Hairstyles, Google Art Project
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Journalist Ida B. Wells was an avid suffragist and an early Civil Rights leader, who used the power of the pen to challenge racial & sexual discrimination. In 1892, Wells published “Southern Horrors: Lynch Laws in All Its Phases” a scathing exposé of lynching practices. In retaliation for her articles, a mob destroyed her Memphis printing press, and after numerous threats to her life, Wells moved to Chicago to continue her anti-lynching campaign. womenshistory.org National Women's History Museum
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On March 27, 1961, four female and five male Tougaloo College students, known as the Tougaloo Nine organized a read-in at the Jackson Municipal Library. After the group began to study in the whites only library, a staff member called the police and the nine students were arrested and jailed. Their actions helped launch Mississippi’s civil rights movement. Pictured: Janice Jackson, Evelyn Pierce, and Ethel Sawyer being arrested. womenshistory.org | #WomensHistory #TougalooNine #BlackHistory Janice Jackson, Maleficarum
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On March 27, 1961, four female and five male Tougaloo College students, known as the Tougaloo Nine organized a read-in at the Jackson Municipal Library. After the group began to study in the whites only library, a staff member called the police and the nine students were arrested and jailed. Their actions helped launch Mississippi’s civil rights movement. Pictured: Janice Jackson, Evelyn Pierce, and Ethel Sawyer being arrested. womenshistory.org | #WomensHistory #TougalooNine #BlackHistory
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Abolitionist and women’s rights activist Sojourner Truth delivered her most famous speech “Ain’t I a Woman?” at a women’s rights conference in Akron, Ohio. It became a classic speech of the women’s rights movement. More: womenshistory.org | National Women's History Museum | #SojournerTruth #WomensHistoy #BlackWomeninHistory Yoga Bewegungen, Yoga Kurse, Yoga Posen, Historical Women, Historical Pictures
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Abolitionist and women’s rights activist Sojourner Truth delivered her most famous speech “Ain’t I a Woman?” at a women’s rights conference in Akron, Ohio. It became a classic speech of the women’s rights movement. More: womenshistory.org | National Women's History Museum | #SojournerTruth #WomensHistoy #BlackWomeninHistory
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