Black History—-The Black Women’s Club Movement

In the 1890s, the growth of the black women’s club movement was spurred on by efforts to end lynching. Ida B. Wells-Barnett denounced lynching in the press. As she traveled the country lecturing about lynching, she also helped to found black women’s clubs. Many of these clubs addressed problems similar to those addressed by white … Continue reading Black History—-The Black Women’s Club Movement

Black History—Ora Washington

Ora Washington (1898-1971) is considered America’s first Black woman sports celebrity. Dubbed “Queen Ora” or “The Queen of the Courts,” Washington dominated in both tennis and basketball. She could also be called the Queen of Dominance. On the tennis court, Washington won 12-straight American Tennis Association doubles titles and nine-straight singles titles. The ATA was … Continue reading Black History—Ora Washington