Civil rights leader and pioneering broadcasting executive best known as the founder and CEO of the Trumpet Awards (1993), an annual awards program celebrating African-American acheivements televised by the TBS network and distributed internationally to over 185 countries.
Legendary singer/actor Lena Horne has fought against racism in the entertainment industry throughout her career and against racial discrimination in this country throughout her life.
Educator and disability rights activist
African-American educator, speaker, religious leader, civil rights activist, feminist, and businesswoman
Brown earned her pilot license in 1938, her commercial license in 1939 and earned her Master Mechanic Certificate in 1935.
Ada Deer laid the foundation for the successes of many modern American women through her political trailblazing and activism.
African American educator, real estate broker, civil rights activist, and community leader based in Evansville, Indiana.
Chinese American civil rights and labor activist whose support for causes such as the Black Power movement, feminism, and the environment spanned over 70 years.
Civil rights activist
Like her sister Georgia, Alice Nugent played an active role in Black women’s clubs and other civic organizations in Kentucky. Both Alice and Georgia were founding members of Louisville’s Women’s Improvement Club (WIC).