July July 12, 1984 Geraldine Ferraro becomes the first female vice-presidential nominee representing a major American political party. July 12, 1984
Black History September 8, 1954 Ruby Nell Bridges American civil rights activist is born. September 8, 1954
August August 31, 1945 Donyale Luna American Supermodel and Actress who is recognized as the "First Black Supermodel" is born. August 31, 1945
August August 1, 1911 Jackie Ormes American cartoonist was born. She is known as the first Black woman cartoonist a August 1, 1911
Quotes “I wrote my first novel because I wanted to read it” Toni Morrison “I wrote my first novel because I wanted to read it” Toni Morrison
Quotes “Beware; For I am fearless and therefore powerful” Mary Shelley “Beware; For I am fearless and therefore powerful” Mary Shelley
Black History January 25, 1938 Jamesetta Hawkins, best known as Etta James American singer is born. January 25, 1938
Quotes “If the world can be saved, it will be by women” Vigdís Finnbogadóttir Vigdís Finnbogadóttir served as the fourth President of Iceland from […] “If the world can be saved, it will be by women” Vigdís Finnbogadóttir
August August 16, 1958 Angela Bassett American Actress, Director, Producer, and Activist is born. August 16, 1958
October October 5, 1946 Pacita Barsana Abad Ivatan and Philippine-American Painter is born. October 5, 1946
August August 6, 1911 Lucille Désirée Ball American Actress, Comedienne, Model, Studio Executive and Producer was born. August 6, 1911
Quotes “I believe that the privilege of a lifetime is being who you are, truly being who you are.” Viola Davis On August 11, 1965 Viola Davis American Actress and Producer […] “I believe that the privilege of a lifetime is being who you are, truly being who you are.” Viola Davis
Quotes “I don’t have any time to stay up all night worrying about what someone who doesn’t love me has to say about me.” Viola Davis On August 11, 1965 Viola Davis American actress and producer […] “I don’t have any time to stay up all night worrying about what someone who doesn’t love me has to say about me.” Viola Davis