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    Mar 1

    Join us this as we recognize the of black women in the media, by celebrating their trailblazing accomplishments and tangible contribution to the nation.

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    Under Hurston’s leadership, addressed serious race and social issues that trickled onto the campus, including the inactivity of Howard’s Women’s Debate team, and a growing “caste” system among students.

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    Celebrated Harlem Renaissance writer, Zora Neale Hurston, co-founded ’s award-winning student newspaper, The Hilltop.

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    10 hours ago

    Help us make sure the stories of women like Dr. Evans are accessible to all. Spend a minute transcribing documents from women's history with our . Explore open projects or see the already-transcribed documents relating to Dr. Evans:

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    10 hours ago

    What Dr. Matilda A. Evans accomplished in her lifetime was incredible. She was one of the first African American women physicians to have her own practice, but her service to her community didn't stop there. holds her archives.

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  6. 11 hours ago

    Under Hurston’s leadership, addressed serious race and social issues that trickled onto the campus, including the inactivity of Howard’s Women’s Debate team, and a growing “caste” system among students.

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  7. 11 hours ago

    Celebrated Harlem Renaissance writer, Zora Neale Hurston, co-founded ’s award-winning student newspaper, The Hilltop.

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  8. Mar 27

    Dorothy Brunson was the first African American woman to own & operate a television station, with her purchase of WGTW-TV in 1986. Considered one of the most prolific and powerful Black women in broadcasting, she owned and operated three profitable radio stations.

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    Mar 26

    The story follows a Black pilot in the 99th Pursuit Squadron who returns from Italy with amnesia. Janice Kingslow, star of “Anna Lucasta," & Wezlynn Tildon joined Oscar Brown, Jr., Fred Pinkard, Harris Gaines, Jr., Allen Harris & Jack Gibson star in the production

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    Mar 26

    “Here Comes Tomorrow” the first all-Black radio soap opera to broadcast in America, was awarded the second prize in the highly competitive 50,000-watt class for the nation’s key dramatic programs conducted by Billboard Magazine (1948)?

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  11. Mar 26

    The story follows a Black pilot in the 99th Pursuit Squadron who returns from Italy with amnesia. Janice Kingslow, star of “Anna Lucasta," & Wezlynn Tildon joined Oscar Brown, Jr., Fred Pinkard, Harris Gaines, Jr., Allen Harris & Jack Gibson star in the production

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  12. Mar 26

    “Here Comes Tomorrow” the first all-Black radio soap opera to broadcast in America, was awarded the second prize in the highly competitive 50,000-watt class for the nation’s key dramatic programs conducted by Billboard Magazine (1948)?

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  13. Mar 25

    During the 1970s, while general manager at Howard University’s radio station WHUR, she created the “Quiet Storm” format, which has been copied by radio stations across the country. Hughes later founded her own media company, Radio One.

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  14. Mar 25

    Cathy Hughes career in radio began in 1969 in her hometown of Omaha, NE, where she worked at KOWH, a black radio station. In 1971, her success earned her the opportunity to serve as a lecturer and Assistant to the Dean of Communications Howard University School of Communications.

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    Mar 25

    Our conversation with Museum Specialist, Tulani Salahu-Din on African American authors and related TC projects (transcribed for !) is happening LIVE on Tuesday, March 30th at 3:30 pm EST. Join us - register via Zoom: .

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  16. Mar 24

    Ma Rainey was a vocalist, songwriter, comedienne, producer, and theatre manager. She was a pioneer who collaborated with some of the most notable musicians of her time. Her contributions continue to influence contemporary music today.

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  17. Mar 24

    Hattie "Chatty Hattie" Leeper broke ground as an early African American female disc jockey at WGIV in North Carolina, in 1948. She went on to be an inductee into both the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame and the Black Radio Hall of Fame.

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    Mar 23

    In response to the eight people—seven of them women, six of Asian descent—killed last week in Georgia, we offer educational resources to increase understanding and deconstruct systemic oppression. Our statement and materials from across the Smithsonian:

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    Mar 22

    New today on TC as part of our campaign are materials from documenting Dr. Matilda Evans' educational and professional career. Help share her story -> .

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    Mar 22

    But that's not all. Dr. Evans - who specialized in general surgery, women's health, and pediatrics - published a weekly public health newspaper, established integrated community centers, and was the only African American woman to serve as president of a state medical association.

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    Mar 22

    At a time when women and African Americans were largely excluded from the medical field, Dr. Matilda Evans broke barriers. In 1897 she became the 1st Black woman to be licensed as a physician in SC, and would go on to create and manage multiple hospitals.

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