Black History Everyday

Jeanette Epps born 1970. In 2020 she became the first Black woman to join International Space Station.

Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner 1912-2006. Most patents awarded to a Black woman by the U.S. government. Invented toilet tissue holder and sanitary belt.

Gloria Maria, 1949-2023. Brazil’s first Black television journalist.

Zandra Flemister 1951-2023. First Black woman to be a Secret Service agent.

“Octavia’s Bookshelf” in 2023 became Pasadena, CA’s first Black bookstore.

Jennifer McClellan born 1972, in 2023 was the first elected Black Woman Congressperson from the state of Virginia.