Enslaved to a Founding Father, She Sought Freedom in France
The story of Abigail was lost in history; until The Historian, Martha S. Jones, wrote a brilliant article in remembrance of her journey and all she endured.
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Remembering Josephine Baker
Artist and world-renowned human rights champion Josephine Baker is the first Black woman interred at the Paris Panthéon. Let's celebrate her extraordinary life.
The Black Rosie
Who are the Black Rosies? Their WWII contributions often get erased from history, but this film brings them to the surface. Check out this film that highlights their stories.
The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story That We All Should Know
Let’s respond to the big lie about critical race theory being taught to K-12 students by putting newly released The 1619 Project anthology in every school in the nation.
Glamour Magazine Honors LaTosha Brown, Helen Butler & Nsé Ufot
Three Black women leading the charge for a new Democratic South through voter registration, grassroots organizing, and speaking truth to power are named 2021 Glamour Women of the Year.
The Strong Black Woman
Literary legend Marita Golden was busy during the pandemic lockdown interrogating the mandates and myths of The Strong Black Woman.
Former Facebook Auditor Says Whistleblower’s Claims Have ‘Revived’ Civil Rights Concerns
A civil rights expert who delivered a scathing indictment of Facebook’s record last year is concerned about how the tech giant is addressing hate speech and other harms.
Why Don’t Black Breast Cancer Patients Participate in Clinical Trials
In 2020, Ciitizen convened a group to ask--if breast cancer disproportionately affects Black women, why aren't more Black women participating in clinical trials?
Still Believing Anita Hill
It’s been 30 years since Anita Hill’s testimony transformed the national conversation on sexual harassment. Her new book underscores the continuing struggle faced by women.
Black D.C. Policewomen Sue City for Discrimination
Ten current and former Black female D.C. police officers filed a lawsuit alleging “repeated, coordinated and relentless retaliation” against Black female officers.