3. NYC’s First Female Cabbie
Gertrude Hadley Jeannette was an African American playwright and film and stage actress. However, she was also the first woman to work as a licensed taxi driver in New York City. At first, there was a bit of a controversy amongst the male cabbies who quibbled about “the feminine invasion of their business.” However, they eventually warmed up to the idea and Jeannette made history with her bold job move.