Author: Robin Sykes

Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, I am the youngest of eight siblings. My father has passed away, but my parents, both everyday people and U.S. Army veterans, instilled strong values in me. I graduated from Jean Ribault Senior High School and went on to earn my bachelor's degree in English with an emphasis in professional writing, graduating cum laude from Grand Canyon University. Currently, I am an Avon independent sales ambassador. I am a Christian, a proud Florida girl, and an encourager. As a millennial, blogger, sports fan, foodie, disabled woman, word search enthusiast, ambivert, and everyday woman, I embrace my multifaceted identity. I live in Jacksonville with my mom, cherishing my roots and the vibrant community that shapes me.

Women’s History Facts

Robin Sykes

First Episcopal bishop: Barbrara Harris, in 1989. She was also among the first African-American Women Ordained as Episcopal priests.

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Women’s History Facts

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2009
On February 9 the first African American female flight Crew took their historic flight, having come together accidentally When the Scheduled first officer Called in Sick. Captain Rachelle Jones, first officer Stephanie Grant, and flight attendants Diana Galloway and Robin Rogers flew together on an Atlantic Southeast Airlines flight from Atlanta to Nashville.

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Women’s History Facts

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The Harlem Globetrotters are the only Coed professional basketball team. In 1985 the team picked Olympian Lynette Woodward as its first female member.

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Women’s History Facts

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Phylicia Rashad
In 2004, Rashad became the first African-American actress to win the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play for her role in the revival of A Raisin in the Sun.

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Women’s History Facts

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Shoshana Johnson was the first black female prisoner of war in the military history of the United States.

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Women’s History Facts

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2007
Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif) becomes the first Woman Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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Dec 7, 1941
Capt. Annie Fox becomes the first woman awarded the Purple Heart for her seevice while under attack at Pearl Harbor.

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