Girl Power! Kristine Guillaume Makes A Remarkable History At Harvard University

Kristine Guillaume, who is studying literature, history and African-American studies makes history as she becomes the first black woman to lead Harvard Newspaper called Harvard Crimson.

She recently elected with a promise to steer the traditional bastion of the establishment towards a more diverse, digital-first future. She’ll resume the position in January 2019.

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She has previously served as a chair of a diversity and inclusivity committee, responsible for making The Harvard Crimson more diverse and welcoming to students from all backgrounds.

Kristine said in an interview with New York Times, “If my being elected to the Crimson presidency as the first black woman affirms anyone’s sense of belonging at Harvard, then that will continue to affirm the work that I’m doing.”

The 20-year-old is the third black president and first black woman to helm the organization since it was founded in 1873.