Meili Powell, Author at BlackPast

Meili Powell

Independent Historian

Meili Powell is graduating from the University of Washington in Spring 2017 with a BA in History, BA of Arts in Early Childhood and Family Studies, and a minor in Education, Learning, & Society. After graduation, Meili will be joining the Teach for America Corps in Memphis, Tennessee to teach elementary school. After Teach for America, Meili plans to go back to graduate school and then continue working as an advocate for educational equity in Seattle.

Memphis Minnie (1887-1973)

Memphis Minnie, known as the “Queen of the Blues,” was a singer, guitarist, and songwriter. Her title stems from her legacy of successfully recording music across four decades as well as being the lone female voice in a male dominated blues scene. Memphis Minnie was … Read MoreMemphis Minnie (1887-1973)

Naomi Osaka (1997- )

Naomi Osaka is a Japanese–Haitian professional tennis player. She is most famous for her upset victory over Serena Williams in the U.S. Open on September 8, 2018. Beginning her professional career in 2013, Osaka has made many significant achievements. In 2018, Osaka reached her highest singles world ranking as number 21. … Read MoreNaomi Osaka (1997- )

Orange Mound, Memphis (1890- )

Orange Mound is an African-American neighborhood located in the southeast part of the Memphis, Tennessee. Orange Mound is the first African American community built solely by and for African Americans. Orange Mound was built on the John George Deaderick Plantation. Deaderick purchased 5,000 acres of land … Read MoreOrange Mound, Memphis (1890- )

C. DeLores Tucker (1927-2005)

C. Delores Tucker is best remembered as a civil rights trailblazer who fought for women of color and toward the end of her life against profane and misogynist lyrics in hip-hop/ rap music. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 4, 1927 to parents Reverend Whitfield and Captilda Nottage. Both her parents were … Read MoreC. DeLores Tucker (1927-2005)

Lynne Patton (1973- )

Patton Speaking at the Republican National Convention, 2016 Image Ownership: Public domain In June 2017, Lynne Patton, Vice President of the Eric Trump Foundation and a senior assistant to Eric Trump, was appointed by President Donald Trump to head the U.S. Department of Housing and … Read MoreLynne Patton (1973- )

Erma Clardy Craven (1918-1994)

Erma Clardy Craven was an African American leader in the pro-life movement. Craven helped start various “pro-life” organizations such as African-Americans Against Abortion, the National Right to Life Committee, Black Americans for Life, National Democrats for Life, and Americans United for Life. Craven was also … Read MoreErma Clardy Craven (1918-1994)

Philippa Schuyler (1931-1967)

Image Ownership: Public domain Philippa Duke Schuyler was an African American child prodigy, pianist, composer, journalist, and author. She became famous in the 1930s and 1940s for her unique musical talents, mixed-race background, and the abnormal methods her parents used to raise her. Schuyler was … Read MorePhilippa Schuyler (1931-1967)

Stacey Dash (1967- )

Image Ownership: Public domain Stacey Lauretta Dash is an American actress and talk show host. She is most widely known for co-staring in the film Clueless (1995), which later turned into a television series (1996-1999). She is also cited for her recurring roles in The … Read MoreStacey Dash (1967- )

Ada M. Fisher (1947- )

Image Ownership: Public domain Dr. Ada M. Fisher is a retired physician and a recurrent Republican candidate for office. Fisher was born on October 21, 1947 in Durham, North Carolina, the daughter of Rev. Miles Mark Fisher, a son of a former slave and his … Read MoreAda M. Fisher (1947- )

Omarosa Manigault (1974- )

Image Ownership: Public domain Omarosa Manigault, commonly known as simply “Omarosa,” is a political aide in the Donald J. Trump Administration. She currently operates out of the White House as Director of Communications for the Office of Public Liaison. Manigault was born and grew up … Read MoreOmarosa Manigault (1974- )