Women Of Black History

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Black women have played many important roles in U.S. history since the days of the American Revolution. Many of these women are key figures in the struggle for civil rights, but they have also made major contributions to the arts, to science, and to civil society. Discover some of these African-American women and the eras they lived in with this guide.  African-American women have made a positive contribution to changing the world for the better. Often they had to overcome difficult and testing situations to improve their lives and those around them.   According to James Brown, “this is a man’s world,” but the following black women prove feminine power is undeniable in shaping the world we live in today. These women have revolutionized everyday tasks with their inventions, smashed the glass ceiling to smithereens in the business world, fought for our freedom during the Civil Rights Movement and continue to push for further inclusion and diversity in the media for future generations to come. Let these ladies inspire you to think outside of the box and to find a window when it seems like all the doors are closed.