Bold Women in Alaska History by Marjorie Cochrane

“Many looked to Gwen as the ultimate role model in journalism,” Harrison writes. In 2013, Gwen became the first African-American female anchor of a network news program when she was named anchor of NewsHour.

In 2004, Gwen was the first-ever black woman to serve as moderator for the vice presidential debate. In 1999, Gwen began working on two political news programs on PBS. After college, she began a career working as a newspaper reporter, then made the transition to television news. “Gabby Douglas and Simone Biles think of Dominique as a trailblazer and inspiration.”įrom the age of 9, Gwen knew she wanted to be a journalist. “Without a doubt, Dominique was an inspiration to the young women who followed in her footsteps,” writes Harrison. In 1988, Dominique became the first African-American woman to enter the Women’s National Gymnastics Team.ĭominique’s focus on “determination, desire and dedication” paid off further, leading her to the Olympics in 1992, and again in 1996, where she and her teammates brought home gold medals. “Most sports were segregated at the time,” writes Harrison, “so when Althea became the first black athlete to enter a US national competition, it was a landmark event.” By age 15, Althea had won a national tennis championship. “Alma is truly a testament to being dedicated to the thing you love and having the patience to let it grow.”Īlthea grew up on the streets of Harlem, and began playing tennis as a child. “This was the first-ever solo exhibition of an African-American woman artist at one of America’s most important art museums,” writes Vashti Harrison, author and illustrator of the new children’s book, “Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History.” After returning to her teaching position for 35 years, Alma obtained her master’s degree in art education, and eventually had her colorful paintings displayed at the Woodley Museum of American Art.

Of Alaska.We captured the stories of eleven of the women in Harrison’s book - available on Amazon - in a list of fearless black women your kids should know about.Īlma began her career as a teacher, but took a break from the classroom to attend Howard University, where she studied art. Profiles of ten courageous women who changed history in the great state Teen readers, Bold Women in Alaska History is filled with biographical Retrieved from ĩ780878426171 $12.00 Fourth in a state-by-state series of history books especially for

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