#YRreads ‘Bold Women in Black History’

Chicago — There are many bold Black women to highlight not only during Black History Month, but every day of the year. 

Phillis Wheatley; Mary Bowser; Ida B. Wells; Zora Neale Hurston; Bessie Coleman; Shirley Chisholm; Angela Davis; Dr. Mae Jemison; Maya Angelou; and Mary Jane Patterson are just a few bold, Black women that should be highlighted not only during Black History Month, but as a part of history.

Writer-filmmaker Vashti Harrison’s book, “Little Leaders Bold Women in Black History” profiles them and many others, including:

• Vernice Armour - First Black female combat pilot in the U.S. Armed Forces
• Misty Copeland - First Black principal ballerina at the American Ballet Theatre
• Gabby Douglas - First Black gymnast to win Olympic gold for individual all-around event
• Simone Manuel - First Black woman to win an individual Olympic medal in swimming.
• Serena Williams - Most Grand Slam wins by a tennis player in the Open era
• Venus Williams - First Black woman to be ranked No. 1 since tennis’ Open era began in 1968

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