Marsha P. Johnson (1945-1992)
Johnson, a Black trans woman and activist, was at the forefront of fighting for LGBTQ rights in the 1960s and 70s (including Stonewall). In addition to being the cofounder of STAR, Johnson also fought for equality through the Gay Liberation Front.
Marsha P. Johnson (1945-1992)
Johnson, a Black trans woman and activist, was at the forefront of fighting for LGBTQ rights in the 1960s and 70s (including Stonewall). In addition to being the cofounder of STAR, Johnson also fought for equality through the Gay Liberation Front.
Maria P. Williams (1866-1932)
Williams's 1923 film The Flames of Wrath had a team of all people of color, and beyond that, the former Kansas City teacher was an activist and writer (she detailed her leadership skills in My Work and Public Sentiment in 1916).
Maria P. Williams (1866-1932)
Williams's 1923 film The Flames of Wrath had a team of all people of color, and beyond that, the former Kansas City teacher was an activist and writer (she detailed her leadership skills in My Work and Public Sentiment in 1916).
Jane Bolin (1908-2007)
In 1939, she became the first Black female judge in the United States. One of her significant contributions throughout her career was working with private employers to hire people based on their skills, as opposed to discriminating against them because of their race.
Jane Bolin (1908-2007)
In 1939, she became the first Black female judge in the United States. One of her significant contributions throughout her career was working with private employers to hire people based on their skills, as opposed to discriminating against them because of their race.
Day 7 Gordon Parks (1912-2006)
Day 7 Gordon Parks (1912-2006)
Alice Coachman (1923-2014)
Growing up in Albany, Georgia, she became the first African American woman from any country to win an Olympic Gold Medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. She set the record for the high jump, leaping to 5 ft and 6 1/8 in.
Alice Coachman (1923-2014)
Growing up in Albany, Georgia, she became the first African American woman from any country to win an Olympic Gold Medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. She set the record for the high jump, leaping to 5 ft and 6 1/8 in.
Ethel Waters (1896-1977)
Ethel Waters (1896-1977)
Bessie Coleman (1892-1926)
Bessie Coleman (1892-1926)
Dorothy Height (1912-2010)
Dorothy Height (1912-2010)
Bayard Rustin (1912–1987)
Bayard Rustin (1912–1987)
Shirley Chisholm (1924-2005)
Shirley Chisholm (1924-2005)