Addie L. Wyatt
Awards & Honours
3
Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Rankings
1
Covers
2
Records
Addie Wyatt's achievements are historic. She was the first African-American woman elected international vice president of a major American labor union, breaking a barrier that had stood for decades. Her recognition as Time's Woman of the Year in 1975, shared with Barbara Jordan, marked a milestone for Black women in media. Her induction into the U.S. Department of Labor's Hall of Honor in 2012 underscores her lasting impact on workers' rights. Wyatt's legacy is one of relentless advocacy, and she is celebrated as a pioneer who opened doors for countless others.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
U.S. Department of Labor Hall of Honor
Inducted for her contributions to the American labor movement.
International Civil Rights Walk of Fame
Recognized for her civil rights leadership.
Time Woman of the Year
First African-American woman to receive this honor, shared with Barbara Jordan.
Rankings & Lists
10 Most Influential Female Union Heroes in History
The Indomitable Rev. Addie L. Wyatt
Magazine Covers
Time
January 1975
Women of the Year
Records & Feats
First African-American woman elected international vice president of a major U.S. labor union
Elected international vice president of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters Union in the 1970s.
First African-American woman named Time Woman of the Year
Shared the 1975 honor with Barbara Jordan.