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 education and justice.
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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 architect of racial justice, embodied the period of protest and change.
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 the rules of the game.
From Wash Tubs to Union Halls: Black Women’s Legacy in the Labor Movement
In the aftermath of the Civil War, as the United States grappled with Reconstruction, Black women – both formerly enslaved and free – emerged as a force in the labor movement.
A Black Women’s Love Letter
I celebrate you – Black women – by invoking these “she-rose” sisters who’ve made enduring freedom strides over the centuries.
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.