Ida B. Wells
Ida B. Wells was an unsung early civil rights leader, suffragist, researcher, and journalist who used her pen in ways that are yet to be rivaled.
Jessye Norman
One of the most celebrated singers to grace operatic, concert, and recital stages, Jessye Norman was an acclaimed Soprano who weathered the storms of racism to rise to the top of the classical music world.
Willa Beatrice Brown
Pioneer aviator Willa Beatrice Brown defied the odds by becoming a seasoned pilot despite racial segregation, and she went on to train other pilots as both a civilian instructor and military officer.