lundi 2 mai 2016

Contributions Of African American Women In History

By George Clark

During the early twenty century and the nineteenth century the black people in America we being viewed as less human. This led to them being denied civil and human rights, it was important for the black people to stand up for themselves and prove they were as well important and capable. Among those who stood up are women hence we celebrate the African American women in history. They became great in their professions and also gained social responsibilities .

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.

Secondly is Goode Sarah S. She was a well developed business woman and also made great innovations. One of innovations which impacted many people positively was the small bed suitable for small apartments.her innovation skills also included a folding cabinet bed . This bed saved up physical space. It was used as a desk and stationery for writing. She owned a furniture store in 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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