Damali Ayo sent out this challenge and I decided to accept. I am going to tell ten (10) Black History Firsts and Facts. Listen and learn.
1. 1869-Howard University becomes the first Black Law School.
2. Madame CJ Walker-The first Black (woman) millionaire. She also created hair care products to assist in straightening Black hair.
3. 1966- Constance Baker Motley was the first Black woman judge appointed to a federal bench.
4. 1821- Thomas L. Jennings was the first Black patent holder. His patent was for dry-cleaning process. In 1885, Sarah E. Goode became the first Black woman to receive a patent. Her invention was a bed that folded into a cabinet.
5. 1773, Phillis Wheatley was the first Black (woman) published poet.
6. 1957, Althea Gibson was the first Black (woman) to play and win Wimbledon and the United States National Tennis Championship.
7. 1921, Bessie Coleman became the first Black licensed pilot.
8. 1876-Edward Bouchet was the first Black to receive a Ph.D from Yale University.
9. 1992-Dr. Mae Jemison was the first Black female astronaut.
10. 2001-Colin Powell was the first Black United States Secretary of State.
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Rated for the humanity we should all show, regardless of race/ethnic background
i loved number 2 ^^
@onecorgilover, I knew a lot more because I usually give my students a Black History Firsts and Facts sheet every year and many of them are amazed by the many accomplishments by people who look like them.
@Boanerges1, I had never heard of him, so thank you for my new found knowledge.
@ Anemic, I'm glad you learned something.
Canada Post will issue a pair of stamps honouring two African-Canadians who contributed greatly to our country’s distinct heritage and culture. Abraham Shadd played a major role in the Underground Railroad and was the first black person to hold political office in Canada.
"Rosemary Brown was the first black woman elected to public office in Canada and the first woman to run for the leadership of a Canadian federal political party."
"Bob, I teach the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass to my sophomores. I love his story and how he was able to overcome so many obstacles."
Frederick is my hero, if one can have such a thing at 57. How do your students accept and relate to the story of his life?