Twitter has been educating people regarding all the fabulous things women of color have achieved, been the “first” to do, and more! From famous individuals to the women who are quietly making strides in your local neighborhood, we picked a few of our favorites. Check out these historical facts about the accomplishments of our Black women.
1. MICHELLE OBAMA
The ONLY first lady to have graduated from an Ivy League university for undergrad. She went to Princeton University.
2. WHITNEY HOUSTON
Whitney Houston executive produced both The Princess Diaries and The Cheetah Girls #BlackWomenDidThat pic.twitter.com/zkMR06wEn0
— koidei ﾓ ｿ (@MileysKoi) July 29, 2016
The late singer was the executive producer for both ‘The Princess Diaries’ AND ‘The Cheetah Girls’!
3. JANET JACKSON
Janet Jackson was the first black woman to win @MTV's Video Vanguard Award in 1990. #BlackWomenDidThat pic.twitter.com/kGAzmNjDQA
— 𝐵𝑒𝒸𝒸𝒶 (@MJFINESSELOVER) July 29, 2016
The first Black woman to win MTV’s Video Vanguard Award in 1990.
4. SARAH GOODE
Sarah Goode was the first AA woman to recieve a patent. The cabinet bed. Wayy before ikea 😉 #BlackWomenDidThat pic.twitter.com/3SAptwBSI1
— theclassybetty (@TheClassyBetty) July 29, 2016
The first African-American woman to receive a patent for the cabinet bed.
5. JACKIE ORMES
Jackie Ormes the first and only black woman cartoonist until the 1990s. Original @FanBrosShow #BlackWomenDidThat pic.twitter.com/wdODWknMA2
— Wakanda’s Favorite DJ (@djbenhameen) July 29, 2016
The first and only Black woman cartoonist until the 1990s.
6. MAE JEMISON
Our #BlackWomenDidThat shout out goes to Mae Jemison, first African American woman in space (1992) 👩🏾🚀 @maejemison pic.twitter.com/ImLhVo0PXg
— Bill Nye Science Guy (@billnyefilm) July 29, 2016
The first African-American woman in space (1992).
7. HARRIET TUBMAN
Harriet Tubman led hundreds of enslaved people to freedom. #BlackWomenDidThat #DreamBigDreamFierce pic.twitter.com/bc3CXfHuxj
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) July 29, 2016
The American abolitionist and humanitarian led hundreds of enslaved people to freedom.