“Small d” Democrats Demand Full Citizenship
It is in the spirit of Fannie Lou Hamer and countless Black women small “d” democrats who sacrificed blood and determination, that we hail the nomination of Kamala Harris.
Article Category: Herstory
Celebrating Three Blues Queens
Musical royalty, they were all late 19th Century contemporaries who staked out their legendary portraits: the First Lady of Blues Mammie Smith, the Mother of Blues Ma Rainey, the Empress of Blues Bessie Smith.
Songstress Superstars: Honoring their Pain and Passions
Singing through their pain, these superstars endured trauma and addiction to produce unforgettable music. Let’s celebrate their soaring legacies.
Showing Up With the Stars in Paris Noir
Bricktop, the fiery red headed saloon keeper, held court in Paris' "it" scene. Captivating artists and expats helped her build bridges that traversed class, nationalism and cultures.
Diane Nash—Unsung Civil Rights Heroine
Meet Diane Nash, the Civil Rights icon received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in recognition of her leadership during the 1960s fight against segregation.
Marsha P. Johnson – Queen of the Village
The 1960's whirlwind of change brought a new form of LGBTQ activism, led by Marsha P. Johnson and other transwomen who made a lasting imprint on the movement.
Septima Clark’s School for Troublemakers
More than a witness to history, Clark helped shape it, responding to voter suppression with the indomitable reframe to teach, giving meaning and momentum to the 20th Century suffragists.
Valerie Boyd: Biographer. Editor. Word Architect.
On April 14, Unerased will honor the life of Valerie Boyd with the Legacy and Voice live tribute.
Reimagined Democracy through a Fearless Truthteller
Who was the first Black woman to be tapped as a vice presidential candidate? It's not who you think. Charlotta Bass paved the way in 1952 as the VP candidate on the Progressive Party ticket.
The Prophet – Molding Wings That Soar
Nancy Elizabeth Prophet, unsung Black sculptress, is the first of three-part tribute to Paris Pathfinders by Julia Browne.