Alexis Wilkinson: First Black Female President of the Harvard Lampoon

MSNBC contributor and MHP substitute Jonathan Capehart, made history yesterday on 'The MHP' show as he interviewed the first black female President of the Harvard Lampoon in 138 years! The Harvard Lampoon's first issue was released in 1876.

Alexis Wilkinson (seen above) wrote for the Lampoon for two years and broke extraordinary barriers, as she referred to the almost century and half year old organization as an "all boys club."

Wilkinson stated that her ultimate career goal would be to write for a film/TV show, or write for her own late night program as she enjoys comedy.

Kudos to Ms. Wilkinson for making progressive history.

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Black Oscar History Making Moments

Since its founding in 1929, only seven Black women have made Academy Award history with the seventh winner seen above, Lupita Nyong'o.

1. Hattie McDaniel won an Oscar 74 years ago and was the first black woman and person, to ever win such an award. She won Best Supporting Actress for the film 'Gone With the Wind.' 

2. In 1991 Whoopi Goldberg, won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in the movie 'Ghost.'

3. Halle Berry was the first black woman to win Best Actress for her role in 'Monsters Ball.'

4. Jennifer Hudson won the Academy Award in 2006, for her role in the musical film 'DreamGirls.' The American Idol contestant was the first black actor to win for a debut film performance.

5. Mo’Nique took home the gold for Best Supporting Actress in the jaw dropping film 'Precious.'

6. Octavia Spencer won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her comedic and dramatic role in 'The Help.'

7. In 2014 Lupita Nyong’o is the seventh black woman to win an Oscar, in which she won for Best Supporting Actress in the film '12 Years a Slave.' 

Congrats and much thanks to all these lovely ladies for breaking down barriers and making history in the process.

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