Mary Patterson
In 1862, Mary Jane Patterson became the first African-American woman to receive a BA degree when she graduated from Oberlin College with a B.A. degree and highest honors.
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Gloria Richardson
Leader in the Civil Rights Movement.
Dr G Valerie Beckles-Neblett
G. Valerie Beckles-Neblett, M.D. organizes medical missions to Haiti and Honduras, two of the poorest countries in the world. Along with the other doctors she recruits for her trips, Dr. Beckles treated thousands of people — many who had never visited a doctor before.
Arianna Sparrow
Working for African Americans’ civil and political rights, Arianna C. Sparrow joined Black women’s organizations to protest racial discrimination and support women’s suffrage.
Dr Ethel Allen
In 1975, Dr. Ethel Allen became the first African American councilwoman elected to an at-large seat on the Philadelphia City Council.
Minnie McNeal Kenny
During the course of her 43-year career, Ms. McNeal Kenny received NSA’s two highest awards: the Meritorious Civilian Service Award (1980) and the Exceptional Civilian Service Award (1984).
Dr Elizabeth Odilile Ofili
Dr. Elizabeth O. Ofili was the first woman president of the Association of Black Cardiologists.
Dr Edith Irby Jones
Dr. Edith Irby Jones was the first woman to be elected president of the National Medical Association and the first African American student to attend the University of Arkansas School of Medicine (now the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences).
Dr Eliza Ann Grier
Dr. Eliza Ann Grier was the first African American woman licensed to practice medicine in Georgia.
Mickalene Thomas
New York-based artist Mickalene Thomas is best known for her elaborate paintings composed of rhinestones, acrylic and enamel. Thomas introduces a complex vision of what it means to be a woman and expands common definitions of beauty.