The More You Know: 9 Little Known Facts About Notable Women in Black History

February 20th, 2012 - By MN Editor

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DIAHANN CARROLL

Before there were shows like Moesha, Girlfriends, and the likes (with black female leads), there was Julia. Diahann Carroll was the first black woman to be the star of an American television show in 1968 without having to play a maid or any other stereotypical role. Julia was a pretty big deal too, winning her a Golden Globe for best female TV star in 1969.

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Cuffhawk58

Great History Information!!!
Cuffhawk58

Great History Information!!!
JACKIE

ALL GREAT WOMEN…WOW
JACKIE

ALL GREAT WOMEN…WOW
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QnShebasince1979

I loved this article. Quite enlightening.
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I knew most of that but I didn’t know Chaka Khan sang the song from Reading Rainbow. I love learning interesting facts.

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