Eleanor Holmes Norton is a prominent figure in Black history as a civil rights activist, lawyer, and politician. She was born on June 13, 1937, in Washington, D.C. Norton became the first woman to chair the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in 1977. She then went on to serve as the first female African American Chair of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights from 1977 to 1982.

In 1990, Eleanor Holmes Norton was elected as the Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives for the District of Columbia, a position she continues to hold today. As the District of Columbia's non-voting delegate, Norton has been a fierce advocate for statehood for D.C. and has fought for voting rights for the residents of the District.

Throughout her career, Eleanor Holmes Norton has been a champion for civil rights, women's rights, and equality for all. She has played a significant role in shaping federal policies and legislation to advance the rights of marginalized communities. Eleanor Holmes Norton remains a respected leader in the fight for justice, equality, and representation in American politics.