Black Women

Her other No. 1 hits included “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.”

She starred on Broadway in “Mr. Wonderful.”

She was the first Black woman to join the U.S. Army Nurse Corps after desegregation.

Anderson sang lead vocals on hits like “Le Freak” and “I Want Your Love.”

O’Grady’s compelling art challenged cultural assumptions in the United States.

She was a beloved icon of the 1960s Black Arts Movement.

Her celebrated folk songs were beloved by generations of children.

Nelson had her own Top 40 single in 1988 with “Marc Anthony’s Tune.”

Mothershed Wair faced violent threats and protests just to attend high school.

Vaz was Hollywood’s first Black stuntwoman, appearing in shows like “Mission: Impossible.”