Tag Archives: Women

Michelle Obama

Posted on January 14, 2009 by admin

Michelle Obama was born January 17, 1964. She is the wife of Barack Obama and will be the first African American to become the First Lady of the United States. She was born and grew up on the South Side … Continue reading →

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Althea Gibson (1927-2003)

Posted on December 10, 2008 by admin

Althea Gibson was born in Silver, North Carolina on August 25, 1927. She became the first black person to win major titles in tennis. She attended Florida A& M University on a tennis scholarship. In 1957 and 1958, she won … Continue reading →

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Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960)

Posted on January 10, 2008 by admin

Zora Neale Hurston was an anthropologists folklorist and writer.  She was born in Eatonville, Florida on January 7, 1891. Zora’s parents were John Hurston and Lucy Potts Hurston.  She obtained her formal education from Morgan Academy, Howard Prep School, Howard … Continue reading →

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