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Venessa Hampshire @sweetnessa314.bsky.social · Mar 9

Wangari Maathai was the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in environmental conservation & women’s rights. #WomensHistoryMonth

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Venessa Hampshire @sweetnessa314.bsky.social · Mar 8

Harriet Tubman escaped slavery & led over 70 others to freedom via the Underground Railroad. She later became a Union spy during the Civil War. #WomensHistoryMonth

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Venessa Hampshire @sweetnessa314.bsky.social · Mar 7

Katherine Johnson was a NASA mathematician whose calculations helped launch the first U.S. astronaut into orbit. Her work was crucial to space travel! #WomensHistoryMonth

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Venessa Hampshire @sweetnessa314.bsky.social · Mar 5

Madam C.J. Walker built a haircare empire & became the first female self-made millionaire in America. A true entrepreneur & philanthropist! #WomensHistoryMonth

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Venessa Hampshire @sweetnessa314.bsky.social · Mar 4

Wilma Mankiller was the first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. She strengthened tribal sovereignty & was a fierce advocate for Indigenous rights. #WomensHistoryMonth

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Venessa Hampshire @sweetnessa314.bsky.social · Mar 4

My heart breaks for her. RIP.

@GottaLaff @gottalaff.bsky.social · Mar 4

Awww. 😢😢 #RIP Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years, died Monday in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 82.

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Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's husband of nearly 60 years, dies at 82

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years, has died. The country music superstar says her husband of nearly 60 years died Monday in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Venessa Hampshire @sweetnessa314.bsky.social · Mar 3

Ada Lovelace was a 19th-century mathematician who wrote the first computer algorithm. She envisioned the future of computing before computers even existed! #WomensHistoryMonth

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Venessa Hampshire @sweetnessa314.bsky.social · Mar 2

Shirley Chisholm was the first Black woman elected to Congress & the first to run for U.S. president in a major party (1972). Her slogan? “Unbought and Unbossed.” #WomensHistoryMonth

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Mia Farrow @miafarrow.bsky.social · Mar 1

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Venessa Hampshire @sweetnessa314.bsky.social · Mar 1

Malala Yousafzai survived a Taliban attack at 15 and became the youngest Nobel Prize laureate for her advocacy of girls’ education. Her courage inspires millions. “One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.” #WomensHistoryMonth

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · Feb 28

Pass it on.
#StandWithUkraine

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Venessa Hampshire @sweetnessa314.bsky.social · Mar 1

March is #WomensHistoryMonth—a time to honor the women who have shaped history & continue to drive progress. Every day this month, I’ll be highlighting trailblazing women as we move DEI forward. Let’s celebrate, learn & uplift! Stay tuned! #Inclusion #Equity #WHM

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Venessa Hampshire @sweetnessa314.bsky.social · Mar 1

Before making history as the first Black Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall was a brilliant attorney who successfully argued Brown v. Board of Education in 1954, dismantling legal school segregation. His legal victories paved the way for the Civil Rights Movement. #BlackHistoryMonth

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Venessa Hampshire @sweetnessa314.bsky.social · Feb 27

Redefining Influence & Impact
Oprah Winfrey transformed a talk show into a media empire. Her ability to connect, uplift, and build businesses rooted in purpose makes her a model for leadership and branding.

#Leadership #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2025

Venessa Hampshire @sweetnessa314.bsky.social · Feb 26

Dr. Charles Drew revolutionized the medical field by developing blood storage & transfusion techniques that saved countless lives during WWII. He also fought against racial discrimination in medicine, resigning in protest when the U.S. military segregated blood donations. #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM25

Venessa Hampshire @sweetnessa314.bsky.social · Feb 25

As a leading artist of the Harlem Renaissance, Augusta Savage created sculptures that celebrated Black heritage. She also fought for opportunities for Black artists, mentoring a new generation. Her most famous work, The Harp, was displayed at the 1939 World’s Fair. #ArtHistory #BlackHistoryMonth

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Venessa Hampshire @sweetnessa314.bsky.social · Feb 24

Stacey Abrams has redefined political engagement, spearheading voter rights efforts that shaped U.S. elections. Her leadership exemplifies the power of civic participation and grassroots mobilization.

Her work is a call to action. #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2025

Venessa Hampshire @sweetnessa314.bsky.social · Feb 23

When Jackie Robinson stepped onto the field as the first Black player in Major League Baseball in 1947, he changed history. Facing relentless racism, he showed resilience, grace, and unmatched athleticism. His story reminds us that progress requires courage.

#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2025

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Venessa Hampshire @sweetnessa314.bsky.social · Feb 23

@rainbowdreammaker.bsky.social found you! I’m hardly ever on Facebook so I am glad you are here! Woohoo 🥳

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Venessa Hampshire @sweetnessa314.bsky.social · Feb 22

Madam C.J. Walker born as Sarah Breedlove built a beauty empire, creating haircare products for Black women and empowering thousands as entrepreneurs. She used her wealth to support Black businesses and civil rights causes. #BossMoves #MadamCJWalker #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2025

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Venessa Hampshire @sweetnessa314.bsky.social · Feb 21

Malcolm X was a fearless leader who fought for Black liberation with unwavering conviction. He advocated for Black pride, economic empowerment, and self-defense in the face of injustice. His words still resonate today: “A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything.”

#BlackHistoryMonth

Venessa Hampshire @sweetnessa314.bsky.social · Feb 20

Born prematurely and diagnosed with polio, Wilma Rudolph was told she would never walk again. She defied all odds, becoming the first American woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympic Games.

Her perseverance is a powerful lesson in resilience and determination. #BlackHistoryMonth

Venessa Hampshire @sweetnessa314.bsky.social · Feb 19

Escaping slavery to become one of America’s greatest orators and abolitionists, Frederick Douglass understood the power of education. He famously said, “Knowledge makes a man unfit to be a slave.”

Douglass’ story is a testament to continuous learning.

#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2025

Venessa Hampshire @sweetnessa314.bsky.social · Feb 19

As the first Black U.S. President, Barack Obama transformed global politics through diplomacy, healthcare reform, and a message of unity. His leadership style—grounded in hope and resilience—continues to inspire new generations.
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2025

Venessa Hampshire @sweetnessa314.bsky.social · Feb 17

Ida B. Wells was a pioneering journalist who exposed the horrors of lynching when few dared to speak out. Despite threats, she used investigative reporting to demand justice and accountability.

Her legacy highlights the importance of truth, integrity, and courage in any profession.
#BlackHistory

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