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Ethel and Marlo McGuire: First Black Mother-Daughter Duo in the FBI

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 in Los Angeles. The McGuire women [...]

Savvy Sistahs SOAR: Eartha Kitt International Actress, Singer & Dancer

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 actress. Eartha Mae Kitt was an [...]

Young & Savvy Sistahs: Chloe & Halle Bailey

Young & Savvy Sistahs: Chloe & Halle Bailey

I was on Youtube yesterday and came across a video of these unbelievably talented sisters singing ‘Love on Top” by Beyonce. Chloe & Halle are only 11 & 13 years old and from what I see they have [...]

Marcia Anderson: First Black Woman Two Star General

Marcia Anderson: First Black Woman Two Star General

When Marcia Anderson was promoted from brigadier general to major general, she made her way into the history books. She is the first African-American female two star general in the US Army. She assumed this position [...]

Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler: First Black Female Doctor

Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler: First Black Female Doctor

1831-1955 Dr. Rebecca Lee  Crumpler was born in Delaware in 1831, Crumpler was raised by an aunt who was dedicated to caring for sick neighbors and friends.  At the age of 21, young Rebecca moved to [...]