Alyssa Snow, Author at

Student Historian

Alyssa Snow is a fourth-year honors student at Northwest University. She is pursuing a major in biology and an art minor. After Alyssa completes her bachelor’s degree in May 2023, she plans on entering a career in environmental science and sustainability before pursuing a graduate degree.

June Bacon-Bercey (1928-2019)

June Bacon-Bercey is best known for being the first on-air African American female meteorologist. Bacon-Bercey was also instrumental in making the atmospheric sciences more accessible to minorities and women. Born June Ester Griffin on October 23, 1928, Bacon-Bercey was raised in Wichita, Kansas by her … Read MoreJune Bacon-Bercey (1928-2019)

Billie Blair (1951- )

Billie Blair is an African American model who rose to fame during the 1973 fashion extravaganza at the Palace of Versailles near Paris, France. She later left the fashion world to pursue her passion for evangelism. Born to Hattie and William Blair in Arkansas, Billie … Read MoreBillie Blair (1951- )