Nellie Morrow Parker
Nellie Morrow Parker (1902-1998) was the first African American public school teacher in Hackensack, Bergen County.
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Madaline Worthy Williams
Madaline Worthy Williams became New Jersey’s first black assemblywoman in 1958.
Annie J Easley
In her 34 years at NASA/NACA, she contributed to numerous programs as a computer scientist, inspire many through her enthusiastic participation in outreach programs, break down barriers for women and people of color in science, technology, engineering, and mathematic (STEM) fields, and win the admiration and respect of her coworkers.
Dr Wynona Lipman
Evelyn Wynona Moore Lipman was the first African American woman elected to serve on the New Jersey State Senate.
Viola Gertrude Wells
Viola Gertrude Wells Evans was a popular singer specializing in gospel, blues, and jazz music.
Carmen McRae
Carmen McRae was one of the great singers of jazz, finding the depth of feeling in the lyrics of the songs she interpreted.
Marion Thompson Wright
African American historian and teacher Marion Thompson Wright (1902-1962) of Newark wrote her doctoral dissertation on “The Education of Negroes in New Jersey.”
Cordelia Greene Johnson
Cordelia Greene Johnson (1887-1957) founded the Modern Beautician Association and served as its president until her death.
Cassandra Wilson
Cassandra Wilson has used her distinctive voice and fascinating arrangements of standards, in not just jazz, but blues, country, and folk as well, to create a body of work that has expanded the definition of jazz.
Norma Miller
Norma Miller is one of the creators of the acrobatic style of swing dancing known as the Lindy Hop.