Tag: HERstory
Mauree Turner Wins, Will Be First Muslim Lawmaker In Oklahoma
By Sarah Ruiz-Grossman
Black Voices
Mauree Turner won her election for state House in Oklahoma’s 88th district, making history as the first Muslim person elected to...
93-year-old Alabama poll chief honored by Birmingham as she prepares to...
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
After 57 years as a poll worker who has seen election of the first Black Birmingham City Councilor, the first...
Trailblazer Autherine Lucy Foster Awarded Honorary Doctorate From Miles College
By Sydney Melson
The Birmingham Times
Miles College on Wednesday honored Autherine Lucy Foster an alumna and the first African American to enroll and attend the...
The U.S. Navy Celebrates First Black Woman Tactical Jet Pilot
By Tanya A. Christian
Essence
A Black woman is making history in the United States armed services. On Thursday, it was announced that the U.S. Navy...
Three Female Alabama Graduates make UAB History
By Yvonne Taunton
UAB News
This month’s commencement ceremony at the University of Alabama at Birmingham marked the first time in its history that the School...
Dr. Patrice Harris Sworn-In as American Medical Association’s First Black Female...
By Stacy M. Brown
BlackPressUSA
In June, Dr. Patrice A. Harris, a psychiatrist from Atlanta, was sworn-in as the 174th president of the American Medical Association...
Black Women Mayors: A Rising Force in Major American Cities
By Janell Ross
NBC News
NEW ORLEANS — When Mayor LaToya Cantrell — the first woman to lead Crescent City — took office earlier this year,...
Leaders share stories of empowerment at HABD event for women
Ameera Steward
The Birmingham Times
On Friday, Minister Celeste McCloud shared HERstory.
McCloud was one of several distinguished women that included Jefferson County Commissioner Shelia Tyson and...
Lori Lightfoot Wins Chicago Mayor Race, Will Be First Black Woman...
By Sanjana Karanth
Black Voices
Lori Lightfoot will be Chicago’s next mayor after Tuesday’s highly anticipated race. She’ll become the first black woman ever to lead...
