Barbara Hillary (adventurer)
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Barbara Hillary (born 12 June 1931, 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, the Honorable 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
- ↑ http://www.barbarahillary.com/bio.html
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External links
- Barbara Hillary's personal website
- Resolution from 110th Congress H.Res. 466
- CNN Interview 5/18/09: Black woman reaches North Pole
- CNN.com Interview: "Fear makes you more careful"
- I Know a Woman Like That- Documentary by Elaine Madsen
- Seattle Times article: "75-year-old cancer survivor skis to North Pole"
- Aging Horizons Bulletin: "Pioneering Black Woman Proves Dreams Have No Expiry Date"
- Cross-Country Skier Magazine: "On Top of the World"
- Women's Adventure Magazine: "The Arctic's Grande Dame"
- Advance for Radiation Oncology: "Lessons From the North Pole"
- New Yorker Magazine: True North"
- Toledo Blade: "Black woman, 75, skis to North Pole and marks a first"
- The Doctor Weighs In: "Barbara Hillary – a new kind of oldster"
