From banking to business, accounting to education, these five women reshaped history and opened doors for future generations.
Maggie Lena Walker
First Black woman to charter a U.S. bank, empowering Black communities with financial independence.
Annie Turnbo Malone
Self-made millionaire who founded Poro College, training Black women in business and finance.
Mary T. Washington Wylie
First Black woman CPA in the U.S., breaking barriers in accounting and paving the way for diversity in finance.
Alberta Virginia Scott
First Black woman to graduate from Radcliffe College, setting the foundation for Black women in higher education and finance.
Josephine Beall Willson Bruce
Advocate for Black financial institutions, championing economic empowerment and independence.
