She was surprised when she learned she was the first Black woman to discover an element in 2019 when she was recognized by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). “I had ...

Elmer Lucille Allen was the first Black woman to work at the Brown-Forman distillery, and now the bourbon community is working to preserve her legacy. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays.

Elmer Lucille Allen is best known for being the first Black chemist to work at the Brown-Forman company in 1966. She was a senior analyst chemist who broke glass ceilings in the bourbon industry.

Elmer Lucille Allen was the first Black woman to work at the Brown-Forman distillery, and now the bourbon community is working to preserve her legacy. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays.

Elmer Lucille Allen was the first Black woman to work at the Brown-Forman distillery, and now the bourbon community is working to preserve her legacy. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays.

Elmer Lucille Allen was the first Black woman to work at the Brown-Forman distillery, and now the bourbon community is working to preserve her legacy. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays.

Elmer Lucille Allen was the first Black woman to work at the Brown-Forman distillery, and now the bourbon community is working to preserve her legacy. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays.

Elmer Lucille Allen was the first Black woman to work at the Brown-Forman distillery, and now the bourbon community is working to preserve her legacy. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays.

Elmer Lucille Allen was the first Black woman to work at the Brown-Forman distillery, and now the bourbon community is working to preserve her legacy. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays.

Elmer Lucille Allen was the first Black woman to work at the Brown-Forman distillery, and now the bourbon community is working to preserve her legacy. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays.