Famous African-American Women by Cal Massey

So while you’re familiarizing yourself with these amazing figures don’t forget to also take some time to learn more about some of the other women who helped create Black history. Though this list is made up of present day influential women, there is no doubt that the contributions of incredible women before them – people like Madame CJ Walker, Coretta Scott King, Katherine Johnson - paved the way. From women like Michelle Obama and Maxine Waters to Lizzo and Rihanna, the reach and impact that these women have is not short of phenomenal. He designed more than 200 commemorative medals during his work with the Franklin Mint, including the mint’s first commemorative medal, that of Gen. On this list you’ll find actors, models, philanthropists, community organizers, directors, filmmakers and more. Massey was also known for his work with George Beach, founder of Beach Advertising, to create a series of calendars showing African American historical figures. We’ve taken it upon ourselves to give some well-deserving Black women in modern history their flowers, and further recognize what they contribute to our lives and our society with their existence. Not just during Black History Month, but every day. It is because of these qualities and inspiring stories that Black women deserve to be celebrated. ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. The contributions of African-American women to education, civil rights. Through tenacity, ingenuity and hard work, many of the famous Black women that we look up to today have had to break through glass ceilings and create their own paths in order to secure their role in history. Famous African-American Women (Paperback) > Kindle ZXSTPPBISG Famous African-American Women (Paperback) By Cal Massey Dover Publications Inc., United States, 2003. Get FREE shipping on Famous African-American Women by Cal Massey, from.

It is no secret that Black women are trailblazers, role models and heroes in their own right.