The first American woman of African heritage to receive a patent!

the first Black-American known to have earned a bachelor's degree from an American college

In this episode, Vanessa introduces Alexander L. Twilight who is not only the first black American to receive a bachelor's degree from an American College or University but the first for a few more things.

Episode 30: My thought on Kwanzaa

In this episode, Vanessa expresses her thoughts on the holiday Kwanzaa..

Gertrude Jeannette-First Woman Cabdriver Who Turned Broadway Actor

Gertrude Hadley Jeannette became the first woman in New York City licensed to drive a motorcycle. She was the first woman licensed to drive a cab. She became the first black actor to appear on National Television.

Honoring Our Veterans: A Talk with A Woman Vet

In this episode, Charcia talks about her experience being black and a woman in the army.

The first American woman of African heritage to receive a patent!

In this episode, Vanessa will be discussing Sarah E. Goode who was an entrepreneur and inventor. She was the very first American woman of African heritage to receive a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office 1885 (Patent #322,17).