Barbara Hillary
Barbara Hillary (born June 12, 1931 in San Juan Hill, Manhattan, currently known as Lincoln Center[1]) was the first known African-American woman to reach the North Pole, which she did at the age of 75 in 2007.[2] She subsequently reached the South Pole in January 2011 at the age of 79, becoming the first African-American woman to reach both poles.[3]
Awards and honors
- Special Citation from the United States House of Representatives
- Special Resolution 466 honoring and recognizing her achievements introduced by Representative Gregory Meeks
- “Individual of Inspiration and Dedication” award from the Office of the Borough President, Marty Markowitz, Brooklyn, New York
- Special Proclamation from Southampton Township
- Special Acknowledgment from the Explorers Club, Lowell Thomas Awards Dinner
- Life Membership, Frederick A. Cook Society
- Life Membership, National Rifle Association
- Wildlife Alliance Membership
- Honorary Member of OWL, the National Older Women's League
- "Woman of Courage Award" from the National Organization for Women
- “Spirit of America Award” from the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association
- Rotary Club Award from the Rotary Club of Southampton, Long Island
- Rotary Club Award from the Rotary Club of Great Neck, Long Island
- "Twisted Spike Award" for the athletic achievement of skiing to the North Pole.
- Presentation Knife Award from Buck Knives
- She has also been honored by Sri Chinmoy, a noted visionary and spiritual leader, as an "Individual of Inspiration and Dedication"
- Sri Chinmoy Champion Athlete Award
- Buick Club Membership
References
- ^ Barbara Hillary Biography.
- ^ Barr, Meghan (March 26, 2016). "75-year-old cancer survivor skis to North Pole". Seattle Times. Retrieved August 19, 2011.
- ^ Alford, Henry (February 28, 2011). "My Unhealthy Diet? It Got Me This Far". New York Times. Retrieved August 19, 2011.
External links
- Barbara Hillary's personal website
- Resolution from 110th Congress H.Res. 466. Library of Congress.
- "Black woman reaches North Pole", CNN Interview 5/18/09.
- "Fear makes you more careful", CNN.com interview.
- I Know a Woman Like That - Documentary by Elaine Madsen
- Meghan Barr, "75-year-old cancer survivor skis to North Pole", Seattle Times, May 7, 2007.
- "Pioneering Black Woman Proves Dreams Have No Expiry Date", Aging Horizons Bulletin.
- "On Top of the World", Cross-Country Skier Magazine.
- "The Arctic's Grande Dame", Women's Adventure Magazine.
- "Lessons From the North Pole", Advance for Radiation Oncology.
- Lauren Collins, "True North", New Yorker Magazine, March 26, 2007.
- Rose Russell, "Black woman, 75, skis to North Pole and marks a first", Toledo Blade, May 12, 2007.
- Patricia Salber, "Barbara Hillary – a new kind of oldster", The Doctor Weighs In, May 7, 2007.