Victoria Christopher Murray is an editor and author with “more than one million books in print.” Murray published her first book, Temptation, in 1997. As she continued writing, she became known for her Christian fiction geared toward African American readers, though the genre didn’t exist when she published Temptation. Since her Temptation, Murray has published over 30 […]
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Flemmie Kittrell was the first African-American woman to earn a Ph.D. in nutrition. Her research focused on such topics as the levels of protein requirements in adults, the proper feeding of black infants, and the importance of preschool enrichment experiences for children. During 1940-1944 she worked at Hampton Institute as a professor in Nutrition, later
Lois K. Alexander-Lane was an acclaimed fashion designer. She founded the Harlem Institute of Fashion in 1966, offering courses in dressmaking, millinery and tailoring. The courses were free with only a $10 registration fee and 4,500 students graduated by 1987. She also founded the National Association of Milliners, Dressmakers and Tailors in 1966. In 1979,
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Jeanette Davis is a marine microbiologist, Policy Analyst for NOAA and children’s book author. works as a Policy Analyst and Invasive Species Coordinator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). As a policy analyst, Davis conducts research, writes reports and helps guide ocean resource policies. Additionally, Davis has served as the United States representative
Louisiana Leta “Lula” Owl Gloyne was a Native American nurse. She was the first member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and perhaps the first Native American to become a registered nurse. During World War I, Owl Gloyne joined the Army Nurse Corps. Her seasickness prevented the journey to Europe to serve there as
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Grace E. Harris was an accomplished college administrator. Harris was one of the first African-American faculty members hired by Virginia Commonwealth University in 1967, which initially rejected her admission based on race, when it was known as Richmond Professional Institute (RPI), when she was a graduate student in 1954. She would later rise through the
Della Irving Hayden was an educational trailblazer. An 1877 graduate of Hampton Institute, Irving spoke at Hampton’s graduation exercises, delivering an address to her graduating class entitled. “Our Work as Women.” In 1890, she returned to her alma mater to serve as “lady principal”. She was also “lady principal” of the State Normal School at
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Coline Creuzot is a renowned singer and songwriter. After graduating college, Creuzot returned to her hometown of Houston, Texas to pursue a full-time music career, releasing her first mixtape “Head Turner” in 2008. Creuzot worked with music producer Happy Perez on her 2008 debut single “Give-And-Take.” The track gained popularity in Houston and reached #1
Patrick Hines is a scientist and physician who has spent over 20 years investigating the mechanisms regulating microvascular blood flow in sickle cell disease. He has authored numerous publications in this field and was among the first to describe the ability of soluble stress mediators to rapidly increase adhesive properties of sickle erythrocytes. He is
Chanita Hughes-Halbert is a nationally recognized leader in cancer prevention and minority health research. Her work focuses on addressing health disparities, particularly in cancer prevention and control among underserved populations. Among her many achievements, she has identified sociocultural, psychological, genetic and environmental determinants of cancer health disparities and translates this information into interventions to improve the health of multi-cultural populations. President Barack Obama appointed
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Bertha C. Boschulte was an educator, librarian, and historian from the U.S. Virgin Islands. She made significant contributions to preserving and promoting the history and culture of the Virgin Islands. From 1955 to 1957, she was the General Services director of the Department of Health. Boschulte ran for a Senate seat and was elected in
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Beverly Gooden is a writer and social activist known for her work in domestic violence, victimology, and women’s health, who created the Why I Stayed hashtag (#WhyIStayed) and movement in 2014 which became a powerful online conversation. #WhyIStayed was listed as one of the top social change hashtags of 2014 by Forbes and one of