Tag: HERstory
Yolanda Flowers Becomes First Black Female Dem Nominee For Gov. in...
By Sarah Swetlik | sswetlik@al.com
Yolanda Flowers on Tuesday claimed victory in Alabama’s Democratic runoff election for governor against Sen. Malika Sanders-Fortier of Selma.
Flowers won 55...
Kim Godwin First Black Woman Named ABC News President
By David Bauder
Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — ABC named Kim Godwin as its news division president on Wednesday, making her the first Black woman...
DaShana Jelks Returns to Birmingham as CFO of YWCA Central AL
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
With more than 28 years of public, governmental, and nonprofit accounting experience, DaShana Jelks is no stranger to managing finances...
Word on the Street
Compiled by Erica Wright
During a month when women are recognized, we asked Birmingham-area residents, name a woman in history who stands out for you?
LISA...
Andra Day Becomes First Black Best Actress Winner in 35 Years
By Jackie Strause
Holly Wood Reporter
Andra Day won the Golden Globe best actress in a drama trophy for her performance in Hulu's The United States vs. Billie Holiday,...
Alabama’s Ann Berry set to be sworn in as first Black...
By Anthony Cook
Alabama Newscenter
On March 1, Sonceria Ann Berry will be sworn in as the secretary of the U.S. Senate, making her the first Black...
Alabama Native Named First Black Secretary of the Senate
BY Zack Budryk
The Hill
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday named Sonceria “Ann” Berry secretary of the Senate, the first African American woman to hold the...
Jennifer King Becomes NFL’s 1st Black Female Assistant Position Coach
Black Voices
Washington promoted Jennifer King to assistant running backs coach Tuesday, making her the first Black female assistant position coach in the NFL.
She is...
Vice President Kamala Harris: A new chapter opens in US politics
By Kathleen Ronayne and Alexandra Jaffe
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris broke the barrier Wednesday that has kept men at the top...
Lindsey Harris: First African-American to Lead Alabama Nurses in 107 years
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
Being the first African-American to lead the Alabama State Nursing Association (ASNA) in the organization’s 107-year history is an honor,...
