(November 30, 1924 – January 1, 2005) Shirley Chisholm was the first African American woman to run for President. She was nominated for the presidency of the United States on…
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Tanisha L. Blakemore: CEO and Designer of ‘Get TWIZTED Tees’
Savvy Sistah: Tanisha L. Blakemore Title: CEO/Designer of Get TWIZTED Tees Website: www.gettwizted.com Twitter: @Gettwizted Facebook: www.facebook.com/gettwizted Instagram:@Gettwizted In 2007, entrepreneur Tanisha L. Blakemore decided that she no longer wanted…
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Young & Savvy Sistah : Denise Bestman from PS22 School Chorus to Target Commercial!
If you don’t know the name Denise Bestman, I’m pretty sure you’re familiar with the face and the voice of this 11 year old sensation. During the Grammy Awards this…
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Savvy Sistahs Soar : Dr. Mae C. Jemison First African-American Female Astronaut!
Dr. Mae C. Jemison (1956 – ) Why she soars: She was the first African-American female to travel into space on September 12, 1992 Astronaut, physician. Born October 17,…
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Deanna Burrell: Businesswoman and Author of ‘Single Girl Summer’
Profile: Deanna Burrell Occupation: Businesswomen & author of ‘Single Girl Summer‘ Website: www.SingleGirlSummer.com Facebook: Single Girl Summer Twitter: @SingleGrlSummer Savvy Sistah Deanna Burrell is writing her way into the hearts…
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Ethel and Marlo McGuire: First Black Mother-Daughter Duo in the FBI
When Marlo McGuire joined the FBI in the early 2000s, her mother Ethel was already a twenty-year veteran with the bureau, holding her current position as assistant special agent in charge of counter-terrorism…
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Savvy Sistahs SOAR: Eartha Kitt International Actress, Singer & Dancer
Savvy Sistahs SOAR : Eartha Mae Kitt (January 17, 1927 – December 25, 2008) Why she SOARS: Despite early personal struggles she made her mark in the entertainment industry as singer, dancer and…
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