Betty Carter
Betty Carter developed a legendary reputation as one of the great mentors for young jazz musicians. Equally legendary was her singing prowess, creating a distinctive style of improvisation that could transcend any song.
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Dorothy Donegan
Blessed with an enormous orchestral capacity at the keyboard, Dorothy Donegan was fluent in several styles of jazz as well as with European classical music.
Dorthaan Kirk
Called “Newark’s First Lady of Jazz,” Kirk has been active as a curator and producer of jazz events primarily in and around Newark, New Jersey, and is an avid supporter of musicians and jazz education for children.
Cleo Brown
Cleo Brown was the first woman instrumentalist honored with the NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship.
Martina Arroyo
American opera singer and educator
Zetta Elliott
Zetta Elliott is the author of over 40 books for young readers
Joan Higginbotham
American astronaut and engineer
Stephanie D Wilson
American astronaut and engineer who has logged more than 42 days in space
Lena King
WWII US Army veteran who served in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, referred to as the “Six Triple Eight.” The battalion comprised all African-American women, the first of its kind.
Ama Codjoe
American poet, dancer and activist