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Five quarters will be issued in 2025 under this program. Quarters honoring African American women are now in circulation. From left, Maya Angelou, 2022; Bessie Coleman, 2023; Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray ...
A TikTok video of an American explaining the South African things she wished she knew before moving to Cape Town. Locals ...
As the first African American woman to be ordained as a rabbi, her journey is one of determination, faith, and unwavering strength. "My Hebrew name is Rabah Eliana Eliza Bat Avraham, daughter of ...
A MILWAUKEE WOMAN IS SHATTERING THE GLASS CEILING AT THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. DEPUTY JEFFERSON RECENTLY BECAME THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN TO JOIN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE SWAT ...
The recent flight from Phoenix to Dallas celebrated the 100th anniversary of Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license. Coleman had to learn to fly in France ...
Watch the video above to discover Alice Coachman's journey to becoming the first African American woman to win an Olympic gold medal, and learn more about the athletic trailblazer's life and career.
Rochester, N.Y. — 10 African American women received some special recognition Tuesday night for their significant impact on the local community. The City of Rochester’s Black Heritage ...