Black Women's History Day: Celebrating Trailblazing Black Women

TLDRIn honor of Black Women's History Day, we celebrate the accomplishments of several trailblazing Black women, including Shirley Chisholm, Dr. Shirley Jackson, Missy Elliott, Kamala Harris, Mae Jemison, Lisa Leslie, and many more.

Key insights

👑Shirley Chisholm made history as the first Black woman to run for president for a major party in 1972.

🧪Dr. Shirley Jackson, the first Black woman to earn a doctorate from MIT, helped innovate touchtone phones, portable fax machines, and caller ID.

🎵Missy Elliott broke barriers in the music industry with her innovative songs and music videos.

🇺🇸Kamala Harris, the first female Vice President of the United States, is a powerful role model for Black women.

🚀Mae Jemison became the first Black woman in space in 1992, inspiring future generations of female astronauts.

Q&A

Who was the first Black woman to run for president?

—Shirley Chisholm made history as the first Black woman to run for president for a major party in 1972.

Who was the first Black woman to earn a doctorate from MIT?

—Dr. Shirley Jackson was the first Black woman to earn a doctorate from MIT.

Which Black woman is known for her innovative music?

—Missy Elliott is known for her innovative music and groundbreaking music videos.

Who is the first female Vice President of the United States?

—Kamala Harris is the first female Vice President of the United States.

Who was the first Black woman in space?

—Mae Jemison became the first Black woman in space in 1992.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Today is the last day of Black History Month.

00:07Dulcé Sloan celebrates Black Women's History Day and claims February 29 as a day to honor Black women.

01:01Dulcé introduces several Black women who have made significant contributions in various fields.

02:02Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman to run for president for a major party, is highlighted.

02:44Dr. Shirley Jackson, the first Black woman to earn a doctorate from MIT, is recognized for her innovations in technology.

03:09Missy Elliott's groundbreaking music and videos are celebrated.

03:46Kamala Harris, the first female Vice President of the United States, is acknowledged as a powerful role model.

04:10Mae Jemison, the first Black woman in space, is highlighted as an inspiration for future astronauts.

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