27 Modern-Day Black Women Who Made History With Their Firsts As various industries- from entertainment to politics- evolve, Black women continue to be a leading force of change.

A young Black woman named Dana, later revealed as an aspiring TV writer in modern-day Los Angeles, lies dazed and apparently injured on the floor of her new house.

Back to the issue, since the first international women’s day was observed over a century ago, the world has seen significant progress in women’s rights and opportunities.

Happy International Women’s Day, one and all. Even though we basically celebrate being second-class citizens and lots of corporate pink washing, I’m still a fan.

A former enslaved woman, Sarah Boone, became the fourth Black woman in the USA to be awarded a patent for her collapsible ironing board on April 26, 1892, which improved the way clothes are pressed.