who was the first african american woman to be appointed secretary of state?  year?
On this date in 2004, Condoleezza Rice became the first African American Secretary of State in America. She was appointed by President George W. Bush The former National Security Adviser since 2001 was the second Black (after Colin Powell) and second female (after Madeleine Albright) to serve as Secretary of State. Reference: The Associated Press. permissions. 450 W. 33rd St., New York, NY 10001.