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SISTAH, RECLAIM
YOUR IMAGE.
June
Black Women's History Calendar
The Black Women's History Timeline is a dynamic and empowering resource that highlights the monumental contributions of Black women throughout history. From trailblazing leaders and activists to innovators in science, culture, and business, this timeline offers a curated journey through their achievements and legacy. Each month, we spotlight key figures, events, and movements that have shaped the course of history and continue to inspire future generations. This timeline not only celebrates Black women's resilience, brilliance, and leadership but also educates and empowers communities to honor their invaluable impact on the world.
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June 4, 1972
Angela Davis acquitted of all murder and conspiracy charges.
June 5, 1987
Dr. Mae C. Jemison becomes the first Black woman astronaut.
June 7, 1917
Poetess Gwendolyn Brooks, first African American to win the Pulitzer Prize (Poetry 1950), born.
June 9, 1921
Phyllis Wallace, economist, first African-American woman full professor at the Sloan School of Management at MIT, pioneer in the study of sex and race discrimination in the workplace, is born.
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June 9, 1963
Fannie Lou Hamer and other civil rights activists were arrested and beaten in Winona, Mississippi, while returning from a voter education workshop in South Carolina.
June 15, 1913
Dr. Effie O’Neal, first Black woman to hold an executive position in the American Medical Association, born.
June 23, 1940
Sprinter Wilma Rudolph, winner of three gold medals at the 1960 Summer Olympics, born.
June 30, 1917
Lena Horne, singer, first African American woman to sign long-term Hollywood contract, who fought for contracts guaranteeing African Americans could attend her shows, is born.
June 2, 1907
Dorothy West, writer, novelist during the Harlem Renaissance, is born.
June 3, 1919
Elizabeth Koontz, first African-American president of the National Education Association, is born.
