Herstory 365
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 the wings—they are center stage. And yet, as Women's Equal Pay…
Born into slavery in Raleigh, North Carolina, Anna Julia Cooper transformed the limitations imposed upon Black women into fuel for her relentless pursuit of education and justice.
When we think of the Civil Rights Movement, names like Martin Luther King, Jr. and John Lewis dominate the narrative. Dorothy Cotton, an unsung architect of racial justice, embodied the period of protest and change.
Callie House, a Tennessee laundress born into slavery, dared to demand pensions for her fellow washer women.
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 the rules of the game.
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
In this season of thanks and giving, we celebrate Black women who epitomize the generosity, courage, and dedication that define Black philanthropy.
In the symphony of activism, Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi stand as virtuosos, each playing a vital note in the melody of change. United by a shared vision of justice, they embarked on…
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 Montgomery, Alabama, she took a stand by remaining seated on a…
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 narratives that resonate with truth and empathy. Her most acclaimed works,…
Anna Arnold Hedgeman stands as a trailblazer, her journey a testament to the spirit of change. Amidst the turbulent currents of the Civil Rights Movement, Anna emerged as a true leader, her brilliance building a…
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 stood tall, a testament to unwavering determination and boundless courage. As…
