5 Successful Black Businesswomen In History
Black businesswomen built thriving enterprises despite racism and sexism, creating jobs and supporting education, community institutions, and opportunities others had been denied.
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Extraordinary women, overlooked stories, and a more complete history. Explore the lives, ideas, and achievements that changed the world.
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Ann Hopkins, Pioneering Law Firm Partner
Denied a partnership and told to become more feminine, she challenged workplace discrimination in a legal battle that helped expose the consequences of sex stereotyping.
Miss Florence Smith, factory manageress at Tate & Lyle
She managed women in a sugar factory with authority they remembered long afterward. Their recollections capture the lasting influence of a formidable workplace leader.