Black Excellence: Ruth Ellis
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth_Ellis_(activist)
Ruth Charlotte Ellis (July 23, 1899 – October 5, 2000) was an African-American woman known for being an LGBT rights activist and the oldest surviving open lesbian at the age of 101. Her life is celebrated in Yvonne Welbon‘s documentary film Living With Pride: Ruth C. Ellis @ 100.[1]