During Black History Month, DiversityInc is honoring a series of Black innovators and history makers such as Althea Gibson who are often overlooked in mainstream media coverage and history books. Check back throughout February to learn about more important figures. Born: August 25, 1927, Clarendon County, South Carolina Died:…
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Homeschooled Genius Haley Taylor Schlitz, Age 16, Accepted Into 9 Law Schools
Haley Taylor Schlitz is the epitome of excellence. The 16-year-old Texan and college senior who graduates in May from the Texas Woman’s University (she graduated high school at 13) is preparing to start law school at Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law this fall. It is one of nine…
Cassandra Hollemon, Elected in Historic Group of Black Female Judges, Dies at 57
Judge Cassandra Hollemon, one of the 17 Black female judges who made history when they were elected to serve in Harris County, Texas, in November, has died at the age of 57. Hollemon’s daughter, Brandy Hollemon, said her mother passed away Monday, about a week after being diagnosed with stage…
Texas County Swears In Record Number of Black Women Judges
Black women made history in Harris County, Texas as they were elected as judges with aspirations to change the face (and reach) of justice. “The people said it was time for a change,” said Germaine Tanner, one of the women elected. “We can lead here in Harris County. We can…