by Nikita FrancoisBuzzFeedBuzzFeed Contributor From government to entertainment, there's no shortage of contributions made by Black women in society over the last century. While I'm familiar with many of the greats, there are several whose legacy I had no idea bout. In no particular order, let's take a look at 100 Black women legends who've broken barriers between 1926 and 2026. 1. Michelle O'Bama Randy Holmes / Getty Images Michelle Obama became the first Black first lady of the United States in 2009 with the election of President Barack Obama. 2.