Zelda “Jackie” Ormes
Zelda “Jackie” Ormes born in 1911, died in 1985 was the first black woman cartoonist to have a syndicated column with Torchy Brown…
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Zelda “Jackie” Ormes born in 1911, died in 1985 was the first black woman cartoonist to have a syndicated column with Torchy Brown…
Arthur Ashe was the 1st black tennis player selected for the United States Davis Cup team, 1963.
Audre Lorde born 1934, died 1992, lesbian writer, feminist, poet, librarian and activist. Co-founded Kitchen Table: Women of Color Press, first U.S. publisher…
Absalom Boston was the 1st black captain to sail a whale ship with an all-black crew, 1822.
Lorraine Branham born 1952 died in 2019. In 2008 became the first woman and first person of color to be Dean of the…