She Led the Way: Stories of Black Women Who Changed History

Several Black women have made significant contributions to American history, including Rebecca Crumpler, Bessie Coleman, Selma Burke, and Katherine Goble Johnson. These women overcame obstacles and prejudices to achieve their goals and make their mark on the world. She Led the Way features their inspiring stories and the stories of ten more innovative, courageous, artistic, and driven women who broke through barriers of gender and color.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 14 June 2022
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group

Rebecca Crumpler, a woman born into slavery, achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first Black female physician in America. Bessie Coleman, a daring stuntwoman, shattered racial barriers by becoming the first Black person in the world to obtain a pilot's license. The American dime features the artwork of Harlem Renaissance sculptor Selma Burke, showcasing her talent. Katherine Goble Johnson, a mathematician at NASA, played a crucial role in the success of US manned spaceflight with her mathematical calculations. These Black women, along with many others, overcame immense challenges and discrimination to leave an indelible mark on American history. In She Led the Way, readers will discover the inspiring tales of these remarkable women and the stories of ten additional innovative, courageous, artistic, and driven individuals who shattered gender and color barriers to achieve their goals and realize their full potential in a world that often remained indifferent or even hostile. The book also includes illustrations to enhance the reader's experience.

Weight: 372g
Dimension: 229 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780800735913