lundi 2 mai 2016

Things Contributed By African American Women In History

By George Clark


There are various great women in history.They are referred with that term since they were black women born in The United States of America. They story of African American women in history is recorded in books of history due to their great achievements and contributions to economy or life of other people.

In the bygone times of people who visited space we encounter a big name owned by a brave woman known as Mae . C. Jemison. She was the first African American woman in history to ever visit space.This was due to her excellent professional skills that satisfied many people.she was a qualified medical doctor, a surgeon as well as equipped with engineering training.Mae. C. Jemison flew on space shuttle endeavor STS-47 space lab- J.

Goode Sarah S great as her name sounds was a famous business woman and innovator.her innovations were unique and helpful to many especially to the middle class.for instance she invented a bed that was really ideal and suitable for small apartments.in her innovations skills she also made a great milestone innovating a folding cabinet bed.this cabinet was used as a desk and also made stationery and writing innovations. Goode owned a furniture store well established in the big city of Chicago.

In February 1936 Barbara was born and lived up to to the year 1996.in her lifetime Barbara was the first black US congress woman from the deep south which was a great achievement she made.her interest in leadership as well as her commitment led to her being a representative in the US house of representatives for Texas.Barbara was well known for promoting civil rights for the poor who were mainly affected.

In this article we also cover another woman by the name Truth sojourner, existed in early years 1797-1883 was a religious person who fought for moral uprightness when she served as a preacher of the gospel.Her good heart saw her lead the war against slavery having being born as a slave in New York. Sojourner also enabled the need for the government and other persons to promote civil rights and human rights appreciation.she worked as a counselor for national freedom relief association.During the US civil war her leadership in society helped black union soldiers acquire supplies.

Shirley Anita was born in Brooklyn in 1924 . Her life impacted many young persons since she worked as a teacher.Later she acquired a seat as an assembly woman and also in the congress for seven terms. Shirley Anita was considered a hardworking and jovial lady by her counter parts.

Another great woman witnessed was Rosa parks (February 4 . 1913 -Oct 24 2005 .)she was a brave woman evident in her life time when she was once asked to leave her seat for a white man which she did not agree.This led to her being fined due to her brave act.Rosa parka great qualities also included fighting for civil rights for all.

Many people especially in the earlier times discriminated others just because of the color of their skin.this however was not supposed to make some people be prevented from being servants of people. They worked hard just to beat this odd working against them so as to meet their dreams as well as help others get their rights.it can be concluded that the above discussed women really worked towards establishing a better future.




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