Tributes to African American Women During Black History Month

During Black History Month, various tributes are being made to honor the contributions of African American women, including figures like Carolyn Jones Sullivan, Maggie Walker, and Opal Lee. In California, the Central Valley Women's Stand Up event supported women veterans, emphasizing the need for localized funding and resources. Mary McLeod Bethune's legacy as a college founder and civil rights activist was celebrated. In Shreveport, Louisiana, Bossier Parish high school students highlighted historical figures. Additionally, New York's Here and Now program featured living legends, such as a Black female United Airlines pilot and the FDNY's first Black chaplain.