Game Changer or Pocket Change? The Battle for Equal Pay in Women’s Sports
By Levi Perrin The stadiums are full. The jerseys are selling out. The viewership numbers are climbing. Women's sports are no longer waiting in…
Herstory 365
Anna Julia Cooper: Champion of Black Women’s Voices
Born into slavery in Raleigh, North Carolina, Anna Julia Cooper transformed the limitations imposed upon Black women into fuel for her relentless pursuit of…
Dorothy Cotton: An Architect of the Civil Rights Movement
When we think of the Civil Rights Movement, names like Martin Luther King, Jr. and John Lewis dominate the narrative. Dorothy Cotton, an unsung…
Meet the Mother of Reparations Callie House and Unfinished Business
Callie House, a Tennessee laundress born into slavery, dared to demand pensions for her fellow washer women.
She Came First: Black Women Transforming Sports
Before the buzzer sounds, before the world takes notice, before history is recorded—Black women have already been there, pushing boundaries, setting records, and changing…
A Legacy of Giving: A’Lelia Bundles on Madam C.J. Walker’s Philanthropic Spirit
A’Lelia Bundles, acclaimed journalist, historian, and biographer of her great-great-grandmother Madam C.J. Walker, reflects on her family’s powerful legacy of giving back
Celebrating Our Philanthropy: Black Women’s Giving Legacy
In this season of thanks and giving, we celebrate Black women who epitomize the generosity, courage, and dedication that define Black philanthropy.
2010’s The Women of BLM — From Hashtag to Global Movement
In the symphony of activism, Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi stand as virtuosos, each playing a vital note in the melody of…
1950’s Claudette Colvin — We Will Not Be Moved
Claudette Colvin—young, courageous, and defiant in the face of segregation—sparked one of the most infamous movements of the 20th century. In the heart of…
2000’s Annette Gordon-Reed — Giving Voice to History
In the halls of academia, Annette Gordon-Reed’s intellect illuminates the shadows of history. With each lesson, she unravels the complexities of the past, weaving…
1940’s Anna Arnold Hedgeman — Firebrand Feminist
Anna Arnold Hedgeman stands as a trailblazer, her journey a testament to the spirit of change. Amidst the turbulent currents of the Civil Rights…
1960’s Shirley Chisholm — Unbought and Unbossed
The vibrant mosaic of American history is incomplete without Shirley Chisholm—a trailblazer of resilience and dedication. Amidst the ever-changing world of the 1960’s, she…
1970’s Diahann Carroll — Barrier Breaker on the Small Screen
Diahann Carroll, a luminary in the tapestry of Hollywood, not only graced screens with elegance but rewrote the script of representation. In an era…
1930’s Charlotta Amanda Spears Bass — Write Off the Enemy
In the chronicles of history, Charlotta Amanda Spears emerges as a firebrand feminist, a resolute spirit wielding words as incandescent embers in the fight…
1990’s Anita Hill — Year of the Woman
Amidst the judicial labyrinth, Anita Hill emerged as a formidable beacon, her voice cutting through the chambers of power like a resolute melody. Plunged…
1920’s Bessie Coleman — The Sky’s The Limit
January 26, 1892 – April 30, 1926 Bessie Coleman—the fearless dreamer. Her spirit danced in the clouds. Born into a world where dreams for…
1980’s Gladys West — Charting Direction
Enter the realm of satellites and stars, and you'll encounter the brilliant mind of Gladys West, a hidden celestial architect. Born with a thirst…
2020’s Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett — A Viral Solution
Meet the scientific maestro Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett. In the intricate dance between molecules and miracles, Dr. Corbett emerges as a genius, crafting a melody…