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Happy Black History Month! This thread will highlight my beautiful culture’s contributions to this country. Let’s get started:). #BlackHistoryMonth 
Cited by rock legends, Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley, as being one of their greatest influences, Sister Rosetta Tharpe...
Cited by rock legends, Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley, as being one of their greatest influences, Sister Rosetta Tharpe...
2|6...is known as the godmother of Rock ‘n Roll. Born in 1915 Arkansas, Sister Rosetta Tharpe (born Rosetta Nubin) was always a force to be reckoned with. By the age of six, she was a well known gospel singer who’d performed at church revivals all across the country. 1/28
3|6 By her teens, she’d mastered the piano, songwriting, and “shredding” on the electric guitar.
By her mid-twenties, Tharpe had made a name for herself because of how effortlessly she fused gospel and soul music. Tharpe’s style created a bluesy sound that...1/28
By her mid-twenties, Tharpe had made a name for herself because of how effortlessly she fused gospel and soul music. Tharpe’s style created a bluesy sound that...1/28
4|6...would go on to shape the rock ‘n roll genre as we know it, and bring gospel music to the forefront of the entertainment industry.
Tharpe also broke racial barriers by being one of the first Black artists to perform to predominantly Black audiences...1/28
Tharpe also broke racial barriers by being one of the first Black artists to perform to predominantly Black audiences...1/28
5|6...predominantly white audiences, and mixed audiences as well—the last two being virtually unheard of at that time. Tharpe user those opportunities to introduce southern gospel music to mainstream audiences, while also performing her signature blues/rock style. 1/28
6|6 After of years of being unfairly overlooked, Sister Rosetta Tharpe was finally inducted into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. 1/28
1|5 Lisa Gelobter | Computer Scientist and Technology Executive | The Queen of Digital Media #BlackHistoryMonth 2/28
Love using gifs and streaming? Read on :):).
Lisa Gelobter is a Black woman in a field dominated by men (technology).
2/28Love using gifs and streaming? Read on :):).
Lisa Gelobter is a Black woman in a field dominated by men (technology).
2|5 However, regardless of the racism and sexism she faced, she managed to build a list of accomplishments that is astounding. Some of her milestones include:
•Becoming Chief Digital Officer for BET.
•Joining The White House’s US Digital Services team (under President Obama)...
•Becoming Chief Digital Officer for BET.
•Joining The White House’s US Digital Services team (under President Obama)...
3|5...and redesigning the http://Healthcare.gov website. She also worked with the United States Board of Education (developed a tool that helps students determine the rates they’ll incur while in college), Obama Foundation's Tech Council, Time’s up Tech, & The Education Trust.
4|5 •Cofounding TEQuitable, a company that fights discrimination & harassment in the workplace. Gelobter raised well $2million to assist in establishing the startup—a feat that helped her make history by becoming one of only 40 Black women to raise a million in venture capital.
5|5 Gelobter is most known for her contributions as one of the leaders behind the creation of Shockwave. Her work in digital media helped develop the Graphics Interchange Format (GIFS) and Hulu.
Lisa Gelobter is Black Excellence and Black Girl Magic personified.
Lisa Gelobter is Black Excellence and Black Girl Magic personified.
