Remembering Past & Present Unsung Heroes During Black History Month | Image Credits: First image via Beyonce’s Site. Second image via Biography Site. Third image via Bessie Coleman’s Site.
In honor of African American men and women who have worked diligently dedicating their lives to inspire our future, I want to shine a spotlight on their achievements and sacrifices during Black History Month. These are some of the unsung heroes, past and present. For 28 days I will highlight their stories in hopes to inspire, motivate and move you. - Beyonce’s Black History Month Spotlight
Second Image: Edward Bouchet, the son of a former slave, grew up in Connecticut with limited educational opportunities. However, he became the first African American to earn a Ph.D. from Yale in 1874 and the 6th American of any race to earn one in physics. He taught for 26 years at the Institute for Colored Youth and several other universities until his death in 1918, serving as an inspiration to generations of young African Americans.
Learn more about Edward Bouchet here.
Third Image: Born to a Native American father and an African American mother, Bessie Coleman faced many hardships during her childhood. After seeing some newsreels on aviation, she became interested in becoming a pilot, but no U.S flight schools would accept her because she was a black female. She saved enough money to go to France where women could be pilots. In 1921, she became the first black woman in the world to own a pilot’s license.
Learn more about Bessie Coleman here.
Keep up with Beyonce’s Daily Black History Spotlight Posts here.
