19th Century May 29, 1851 Sojourner Truth delivers her "Ain't I Woman?" speech at the Women's Convention in Ohio May 29, 1851
Black History January 29, 1926 Violette Neatley Anderson becomes the first black woman admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. January 29, 1926
Birthdays June 21, 1982 Saran Kaba Jones clean water advocate and social entrepreneur was born. June 21, 1982
Black History September 12, 1992 Dr. Mae Jemison becomes the first black woman in space on board the Space Shuttle Endeavour. September 12, 1992
Birthdays March 17, 1933 Myrlie Evers-Williams American civil rights activist was born. March 17, 1933