# Suffragist-Honoring Search Engine Art This Google Doodle Celebrates Mary Ann Shadd Cary's Legacy By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-10-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mary-ann-shadd-cary References: [google](https://www.google.com/doodles/mary-ann-shadd-carys-197th-birthday) & [michelletheodore](https://www.michelletheodore.com/) In honor of Mary Ann Shadd Cary's 197th birthday, [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/find-your-doodle) featured a new [Doodle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacmans-45th) designed by artist Michelle Theodore. The piece shows Mary Ann Shadd surrounded by bundles of newspapers, highlighting her role as the [first Black female newspaper editor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-heron-1) and publisher in North America. In addition to this title, she is also the second Black woman to receive a law degree in the United States, and is well-known as being a pioneer in the fight for women's suffrage and abolition. In an interview, Theodore spoke to the significance of the piece, stating "I hope people will look at this illustration of a remarkable Black woman from the 1800s and feel inspired by what she was able to accomplish against all odds as an editor, educator, and activist." Image Credit: Google / Michelle Theodore ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Celebrating Historical Icons:** Opportunity to create more content, products and experiences that honor overlooked historical icons. - **Diverse Representation:** Opportunity for companies to diversify their representation in marketing campaigns and media. - **Social Justice Education:** Opportunity for companies to create educational programs around social justice and diversity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Education:** Opportunity for educational institutions to integrate more diverse and inclusive content into their curriculums. - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create more pieces that represent and celebrate underrepresented groups. - **Content Creation:** Opportunity for media and content companies to create more content that celebrates underrepresented groups and promotes education around social justice issues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Black Heritage Stamp Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-heritage.md) - [Digital Personality Tool Quizes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/find-your-doodle.md) - [Celebratory Candy Brand Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sees-candies-campaign.md) - [Commemorative US Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicentennial-of-harriet-tubman.md) - [International Women's Day Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ywca-launches.md) - [Artistic Black History Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meijers-products.md) - [Celebratory Photo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-editions.md) - [Historical Females-Inspired Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heroines-of-history-coloring-tablecloth.md) - [Inspiring Women-Focused Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-science-is-everything.md)