09 Jun 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....
Herstory
14 Jun 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. ...
17 May Lorraine Hansberry – Young, Gifted and Black
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“Young, Gifted and Black” embodied the light that was Lorraine Hansberry who maximized every moment of her short life with pathos and meaning. ...
28 Mar 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. ...
23 Aug Suffragist, Citizen, Everywoman Extraordinaire
Fannie Lou Hamer's worldview birthed a vision for a future trained on equity, freedom, and reconciling history with policy. ...
29 Jun Bricktop’s Magic – Showing Up With the Stars
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. ...
30 Aug Martha S. Jones: History Maker for Today and Tomorrow
Author of "Vanguard: How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote, and Insisted on Equality for All," uses the lens of history to invoke our greatness for today and the future....
30 Aug Susan L. Taylor: Iconic Grace and Inspiration
She inspired generations of women with her Essence Magazine commentaries. Today the graceful thoughtleader continues to mentor the next generation of leaders....
06 Jan Raising the States for Black Women
Nurtured and mentored by Civil Rights giants, Melanie Campbell whipped those lessons with grit and courage to lead the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation....
02 Oct Leah Daughtry ~ Where Faith and Activism Meet
Rev. Leah has married political activism, religion and ancestral connection into a progressive Molotov to ignite change and illuminate darkness....