Black History Month Celebrated in February

Discover the Rich History of African-American Women and their Remarkable Accomplishments

The National Women's History Project (NWHP) and Women's Resource Center recognizes Black History Month in February and honors the African-American women who have made major contributions to our nation's history including: Shirley Chisholm, US Representative and social activist; Lawyer and Judge Constance Baker Motley; Olympic Champion Wilma Rudolph; Mae Jemison, Astronaut; Nina Simone, Jazz Singer and Composer; Writer-Educator Dorothy West; Dancer and Entertainer Josephine Baker; Zora Hurston, Anthropologist and Folklorist; Jocelyn Elders, US Surgeon General and Ma Rainey, Pioneer Blues Vocalist are just a few of the remarkable African-American women who strongly influenced advances in law, medicine, politics, science, civil rights and arts and entertainment.  Visit NWHP for more information on women's history projects and activities and celebrate the accomplishments of these and other African American women.