The ABCs of Women in Black History

Student and teacher-created books all about Black History.

Black History Month

I freed a thousand slaves I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves - Harriet Tubman

Kamala Harris was born on October 20, 1964.  Kamala is famous for being the first black and Asian female to be a vice president, Before Kamala got elected in 2021 as vice president she was a US senator and before that she was an attorney general in California. 	

To those who have given up on love, I say trust life a little bit - Faith Jenkins

 Claudette Colvin was born on September 5, 1939. Claudette is known for doing the same thing that Rosa Parks did but before her. Claudette is not known because she was 15 and pregnant, people did not want other young people to look up to her.

Queen Latifah was born on March 18, 1970. Queen Latifah is famous because she is a singer, actress, and rapper. Queen Latifah's most famous songs are UNITY, Just Another Day, Its Alright, and Paper. Queen Latifah was also in The Secret Life of Bees, Just Wright, Jungle Fever, Hairspray, and Set It Off.

A champion is defined not by their wins, but by how they can recover when they fall. - Serena Williams

I always tell young people to hold on to their dreams. And sometimes you have to stand up for what you think is right even if you have to stand alone. - Claudette Colvin

Bessie Colman

Bessie Coleman, actually named Elizabeth Coleman was born on January 26, 1892, in Atlanta, Texas. Bessie Coleman is famous because she was the first female African American and Native American pilot. Bessie Coleman is most known for doing loop-the-loops, making the shape of an 8 in an airplane, and going upside down. Bessie married Claude Glenn in 1917. Bessie died because of her un-fastened seatbelt, when the plane flipped over Bessie Coleman fell out of the plane.

Eartha Kitt was born on January 17, 1927. She was an African American actress and singer. Most people know her from Holes, The Emperor's New Groove, and Catwoman in Batman (1966 version)  Earthas biggest hit is Santa Baby. She sadly died on December 25, 2008, from colon cancer.

Boss up and change your life - Melissa Viviane Jefferson/ Lizzo

Faith Jenkins was born on September 21, 1977. She is an African American attorney. Judge Faith is famous for being on Divorce Court and Judge Faith. 

Serena Williams was born on September 26, 1981. Serena Williams is famous for being one of the best tennis players in the world. Serena has more Grand Slam singles titles than any other person has so far. Serena Williams also has 4 gold Olympic medals in tennis. 

Whoopi Goldberg was born on November 13, 1955. Whoopi Goldberg is a comedian and actress. Whoopi has been in Sister Act, The Color Purple, Till, The Lion King, Cinderella (Brandi Version), and Sister Act 2 and 3.

I've heard of nothing coming from nothing, but I've never heard of absolutely nothing coming from hard work - Uzo Aduba

Operate from a place of love, be kind, and be yourself. - Xosha Roquemore

Lupita Nyong’o was born on March 1 1983. Lupita is a Kenyan actress who is famous for being in Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, Little Monsters Black Panther, Queen of Katwe, 12 Years a Slave, and Us. Lupita has also written 1 book called Sulwe. Lupita Nyong’o has won 15+ awards like an NAACP and an Academy Award.

It is very important as a human being to be able to laugh at yourself and circumstances. People have to know that good times don't last always and bad times don't last always. - Yvette Nicole Brown

I have no regrets. I didn't need my eyes any longer. I had seen all there was to see - Georgia Ann Robinson

My daily challenge in myself is to be part of the solution, to be a joyful warrior in the battle to come -Kamala Harris

Knowing that you're not alone really does make all the difference in the world- Normani Hamilton

When you are kind to someone in trouble, you hope they'll remember and be kind to someone else - Whoopi Goldberg

Thank You So Much For Reading My Book, I Really Appreciate It!

I have learnt to be a congratulator, not a hater - Vivica A. Fox

You have to love whats yours - Alicia Keys

Ida B Wells was born on July 16, 1862. Ida B was known for being an African American journalist and activist. She made the first black kindergarten, and because she saw her friend get lynched she also led an anti-lynching crusade in the United States in the 1890s. Ida B Wells wrote 2 books about lynching: Red Record: Lynchings in the United States and Southern Horrors: Lynch Law in All Its Phase. She wrote down what 241 lynchings were like. Sadly Ida B died on March 25, 1931, because of kidney disease.

Vivica A. Fox was born on July 30, 1964. Vivica A. Fox is an actress who has been on Empire, Kill Bill, Set It Off, Independence Day, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. 

Every woman is a queen, and we all have different things to offer- Queen Latifah

If you are silent about your pain, they'll kill you and say you enjoyed it - Zora Neale Hurston

Ruby Bridges was born on September 8, 1954. Ruby is famous because she was the first African-American child to desegregate the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana during the New Orleans school desegregation crisis on November 14, 1960. A lifelong activist for racial equality, in 1999, Ruby established The Ruby Bridges Foundation to promote tolerance and create change through education.

Janet Jackson was born on May 16, 1966. Janet is an actress and singer, she is famous for her songs That's The Way Love Goes, The Pleasure Principle, and Escapade. Janet Jackson was famous for being in Poetic Justice in 1993.

Im growing with my character as well. We're experiencing the same situations, without the supernatural parts.- Priah Ferguson

When you undervalue what you do, the world will undervalue who you are- Oprah Winfrey

I'm not perfect by any means, but that makes me beautiful as well. I'm not afraid to say I'm not perfect - Tamera Mowry

At the end of the day, it's about self-love, when you start to really work on yourself, love yourself, know your value, and know your worth - Tia Mowry

Go where there is no path and begin the trail. When you start a new trail equipped with courage, strength and conviction, the only thing that can stop you is you! -Ruby Bridges

I can be happy with who I am, not what I should be, or what I might have been, or what someone tells me I must be - Janet Jackson

The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them - Ida B Wells

My recipe for life is not being afraid of myself, afraid of what I think or of my opinions - Eartha Kitt

Priah Ferguson was born on October 1, 2006. Priah is famous for being Erica Sinclair on Stranger Things (A personal favorite character).  Priah Ferguson has also been on The Curse Of Bridge Hollow, My Dad the Bounty Hunter, and The Oath.

Yvette Nicole Brown was born on August 12, 1971. Yvette Nicole Brown is a famous actress who has been on multiple TV shows and movies. Yvette Nicole Brown has been in Disenchanted, Community, Avengers: Endgame,  Drake and Josh, and many more. 

No matter where you're from, your dreams are valid - Lupita Nyong'o

Zora Neale Hurston was born on January 7, 1891. Zora Neale Hurston is a famous author. Zora Neale wrote Their Eyes Were Watching God, How It Feels To Be Colored Me, and Sweat. Zora Neale Hurston sadly died on January 28, 1960 because of heart disease.

Tia and Tamera Mowry

Tia and Tamera Mowry were born on July 6, 1978. They are 2 twins who are also actresses. They have been in Sister Sister, Twitches, Twitches 2, and Tia was in Family Reunion on Netflix. They have also written a book series called Twintuition.

Averie is currently a 5th grader who loves to read, draw, watch YouTube, and spend time with her family and friends. Averie lives in MD with her dad, mom, one of her sisters, and her pets.

I wrote this book because when people think of Black History they still only think of men and not women who also helped and encouraged Black History. -Averie T 

You can't just sit there and wait for people to give you that golden dream - Diana Ross

Normani Hamilton was born on May 31, 1996. Normani is famous for being in a 00s pop group called Fifth Harmony, with members: Normani Hamilton, Camila Cabello, Lauren Jauregui, Ally Brooke, and Dinah Jane. Some of Normani's most popular songs are Motivation, Wild side, and Fair.

Georgia Ann Robinson was born on May 12, 1879. Not many people know but Georgia Ann Robinson was the first black policewoman. Georgia Ann died on September 21, 1961, for an unknown reason.

Xosha Roquemore was born on December 11, 1984. Xosha is an actress who is most known for being Tamra on The Mindy Project, she has also been on Brian Banks, Let's Get Merried, and the new Space Jam.

Uzo Aduba was born on February 10, 1981. Uzo is famous for being Suzanne Warren or Crazy Eyes on Orange Is the New Black. Uzo Aduba was in Orange Is the New Black, In Treatment, Lightyear, and on Broadway, she did The Wiz Live!

 Alicia Keys was born on January 25, 1981, in, New York, New York. Alicia Keys is a famous African American singer, songwriter, pianist, and actress. Alicia is most known for her songs Fallin' and Girl on Fire. She has won 15 Grammy Awards, 17 NAACP Image Awards, 12 ASCAP Awards, and 1 award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame and National Music Publishers Association.

Oprah Winfrey originally named Orpah was born on January 29, 1954. Oprah is famous for being an actress and TV show host. Oprah has been in The Princess and the Frog, The Color Purple, A Wrinkle in Time, and Selma. Oprah Winfrey also hosts The Oprah Winfrey Show where she interviews people.  

Harriet Tubman was born on March 6, 1820. Harriet is famous for saving about 300 slaves in 19 trips. She is known for being an abolitionist, who escaped from slavery. She led a lot of enslaved people to freedom with the Underground Railroad. Harriet sadly died on March 10, 1913, from Pneumonia

Melissa Viviane Jefferson

Melissa Viviane Jefferson was born on April 27, 1988. Melissa Viviane Jefferson or Lizzo is a famous African American singer. Melissa's most famous songs are Truth Hurts, Boys, Juice, and 2 Be Loved. Melissa Viviane Jefferson has won 19+ awards.

The air is the only place free from prejudice -Bessie Coleman

 Diana Ross was born on March 26, 1944. Diana is known for being the lead singer of The Supremes, who became Motown's most successful group in the 1960s. Her famous songs are Why Do Fools Fall in Love, I'm Coming Out, and Remember Me. Diana has won 16+ awards.

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