Elizabeth
@msedbostic.bsky.social
“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” — Muriel Strode
Come on out and join me!
April 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Come on out and join me!
“Bessie Coleman, born in Texas, was the 1st Black & Native American woman pilot (1921). Denied U.S. flight schools, she trained in France & soared as a stunt pilot. She flew for freedom—and never performed for segregated crowds. #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #Aviation #Trailblazer”
March 27, 2025 at 12:52 PM
“Bessie Coleman, born in Texas, was the 1st Black & Native American woman pilot (1921). Denied U.S. flight schools, she trained in France & soared as a stunt pilot. She flew for freedom—and never performed for segregated crowds. #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #Aviation #Trailblazer”
“Dr. Mamie Phipps Clark made history with the ‘doll test,’ revealing how segregation harmed Black children’s self-worth. Her research helped win Brown v. Board & she was the 1st Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in psych from Columbia. #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #Psychology #Trailblazer”
March 26, 2025 at 2:04 AM
“Dr. Mamie Phipps Clark made history with the ‘doll test,’ revealing how segregation harmed Black children’s self-worth. Her research helped win Brown v. Board & she was the 1st Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in psych from Columbia. #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #Psychology #Trailblazer”
1923–2011,Clara Luper, Langston alum & civil rights legend, led one of the 1st sit-ins in the U.S. (OKC, 1958). As a teacher & activist, she empowered youth & desegregated lunch counters—with courage & class. #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #OklahomaHistory #LangstonPride #Trailblazer
March 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM
1923–2011,Clara Luper, Langston alum & civil rights legend, led one of the 1st sit-ins in the U.S. (OKC, 1958). As a teacher & activist, she empowered youth & desegregated lunch counters—with courage & class. #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #OklahomaHistory #LangstonPride #Trailblazer
Lulu B. White was a Texas civil rights force! As NAACP state director, she led the fight to desegregate UT Law (Sweatt v. Painter) & grew chapters across the state. A bold voice for justice! #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #CivilRights #TexasHistory #Trailblazer
March 23, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Lulu B. White was a Texas civil rights force! As NAACP state director, she led the fight to desegregate UT Law (Sweatt v. Painter) & grew chapters across the state. A bold voice for justice! #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #CivilRights #TexasHistory #Trailblazer
Zelia N. Breaux was a pioneering music educator who established Langston University’s first music department and led Douglass High School’s band to national acclaim. She mentored jazz legends like Charlie Christian and Jimmy Rushing, significantly shaping American music. #WomensHistoryMonth
March 22, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Zelia N. Breaux was a pioneering music educator who established Langston University’s first music department and led Douglass High School’s band to national acclaim. She mentored jazz legends like Charlie Christian and Jimmy Rushing, significantly shaping American music. #WomensHistoryMonth
Dr. Thelma Patten Law made history as Houston’s first Black female physician. A fierce advocate for equitable healthcare, she served her community with compassion & broke barriers in medicine and civic leadership. #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #Medicine #HoustonHistory #Trailblazer
March 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Dr. Thelma Patten Law made history as Houston’s first Black female physician. A fierce advocate for equitable healthcare, she served her community with compassion & broke barriers in medicine and civic leadership. #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #Medicine #HoustonHistory #Trailblazer
Dr. Ruth Ella Moore made history as the first Black woman in the U.S. to earn a Ph.D. in bacteriology (1933, Ohio State). 🦠 A microbiologist & educator, she led Howard’s Bacteriology Dept., advancing research on tuberculosis & public health. #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #STEM #Trailblazer
March 20, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Dr. Ruth Ella Moore made history as the first Black woman in the U.S. to earn a Ph.D. in bacteriology (1933, Ohio State). 🦠 A microbiologist & educator, she led Howard’s Bacteriology Dept., advancing research on tuberculosis & public health. #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #STEM #Trailblazer
Dr. Shirley Mathis McBay broke barriers as the 1st Black person to earn a Ph.D. in mathematics from UGA. 🔢 She championed diversity in STEM, leading efforts at MIT & founding the QEM Network to uplift minority students. #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #STEM #Education #Trailblazer
March 19, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Dr. Shirley Mathis McBay broke barriers as the 1st Black person to earn a Ph.D. in mathematics from UGA. 🔢 She championed diversity in STEM, leading efforts at MIT & founding the QEM Network to uplift minority students. #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #STEM #Education #Trailblazer
Barbara Smith Conrad turned adversity into triumph! 🎶 Removed from a lead opera role due to racism at UT Austin, she rose to become an internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano, performing at the Met & beyond. A true trailblazer! #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #Opera #Trailblazer
March 18, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Barbara Smith Conrad turned adversity into triumph! 🎶 Removed from a lead opera role due to racism at UT Austin, she rose to become an internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano, performing at the Met & beyond. A true trailblazer! #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #Opera #Trailblazer
Leadership isn’t just about strategy—it’s about knowing the work. The best leaders engage, listen, and learn. A true #LearningOrganization values every role. Next time you take notes, see it as shaping the future, not just recording the past. #Leadership #ContinuousLearnin
March 18, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Leadership isn’t just about strategy—it’s about knowing the work. The best leaders engage, listen, and learn. A true #LearningOrganization values every role. Next time you take notes, see it as shaping the future, not just recording the past. #Leadership #ContinuousLearnin
Suzanne Shank is a trailblazer in finance! As CEO of Siebert Williams Shank & Co., she leads the largest Black- and woman-owned investment banking firm in the U.S., paving the way for diversity on Wall Street. #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #Finance #Leadership #Trailblazer
March 17, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Suzanne Shank is a trailblazer in finance! As CEO of Siebert Williams Shank & Co., she leads the largest Black- and woman-owned investment banking firm in the U.S., paving the way for diversity on Wall Street. #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #Finance #Leadership #Trailblazer
Mellody Hobson is a finance powerhouse! 💰 As co-CEO of Ariel Investments & Chair of Starbucks, she’s breaking barriers in corporate leadership while advocating for financial literacy & diversity in investing. #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #Finance #Trailblazer
March 16, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Mellody Hobson is a finance powerhouse! 💰 As co-CEO of Ariel Investments & Chair of Starbucks, she’s breaking barriers in corporate leadership while advocating for financial literacy & diversity in investing. #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #Finance #Trailblazer
Dr. Inez Beverly Prosser made history as the 1st Black woman in the U.S. to earn a Ph.D. in psychology (1933). 🧠 Her research on segregation’s impact on Black children shaped future education policies. #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #Education #Psychology #Trailblazer
March 15, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Dr. Inez Beverly Prosser made history as the 1st Black woman in the U.S. to earn a Ph.D. in psychology (1933). 🧠 Her research on segregation’s impact on Black children shaped future education policies. #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #Education #Psychology #Trailblazer
Dr. Gloria Twine Chisum is a STEM trailblazer! A pioneering experimental psychologist, she developed protective eyewear for military pilots & broke barriers in aviation safety. She also led in academia as the 1st Black woman Chair at UPenn. #WomensHistoryMonth #STEM #Aviation #Trailblazer
March 14, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Dr. Gloria Twine Chisum is a STEM trailblazer! A pioneering experimental psychologist, she developed protective eyewear for military pilots & broke barriers in aviation safety. She also led in academia as the 1st Black woman Chair at UPenn. #WomensHistoryMonth #STEM #Aviation #Trailblazer
Bessie Coleman shattered barriers as the first African American and Native American woman pilot in 1921. Known as ‘Queen Bess,’ she inspired generations of aviators with her daring feats. #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #Aviation #Trailblazer #FearlessFlyer
March 13, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Bessie Coleman shattered barriers as the first African American and Native American woman pilot in 1921. Known as ‘Queen Bess,’ she inspired generations of aviators with her daring feats. #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #Aviation #Trailblazer #FearlessFlyer
Dr. Marie Maynard Daly broke barriers as the 1st Black woman in the U.S. to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry (1947). 🧪 Her research on hypertension shaped modern heart health science & she championed diversity in STEM. #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #STEM #Trailblazer
March 12, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Dr. Marie Maynard Daly broke barriers as the 1st Black woman in the U.S. to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry (1947). 🧪 Her research on hypertension shaped modern heart health science & she championed diversity in STEM. #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #STEM #Trailblazer
Dr. Patricia Bath changed the world of eye care! 👁️ She invented the Laserphaco Probe, revolutionizing cataract surgery & became the 1st Black woman to receive a medical patent. A true pioneer in medicine & innovation! #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #STEM #Trailblazer
March 11, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Dr. Patricia Bath changed the world of eye care! 👁️ She invented the Laserphaco Probe, revolutionizing cataract surgery & became the 1st Black woman to receive a medical patent. A true pioneer in medicine & innovation! #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #STEM #Trailblazer
Constance Baker Motley was a legal powerhouse! The 1st Black woman to argue before SCOTUS & the 1st Black woman federal judge (1966), she fought for civil rights & desegregation. Her legacy shaped justice in America. #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #Law #Trailblazer
March 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Constance Baker Motley was a legal powerhouse! The 1st Black woman to argue before SCOTUS & the 1st Black woman federal judge (1966), she fought for civil rights & desegregation. Her legacy shaped justice in America. #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #Law #Trailblazer