Katie Geneva Cannon was an influential African American theologian and a pioneer in the field of womanist theology. Born on February 10, 1949, she was the first African American woman to be ordained in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Cannon dedicated her life to exploring the intersections of race, gender, and faith, advocating for social justice and equality. Throughout her career, Cannon authored several important works, including "Katie's Canon: Womanism and the Soul of the Black Community." She served as a professor at Union Presbyterian Seminary and was a founding member of the Womanist Theological Society. Cannon's contributions have had a lasting impact on theology and social justice movements.