Anna Julia Cooper overcame many obstacles on her path from slave to “the Mother of Black Feminism.” Her passion for education never waivered.
Category: History
She Challenged Invisibility with Truth
Yosano Akiko spoke courageous, raw truths that threatened to free Japanese women. She was one of the country’s most controversial poets.
Celebrating December Moments For and By Strong Women
Amazing and awe-inspiring these are the women and events about women that were noticed in the news or historical documents during the month of December.
A High Flying Hero Who Made Yes Happen
Born a poor, black woman, society told Bessie Coleman, no you can’t, over and over. She didn’t accept that answer.
The First Woman in US Law Enforcement
Over time, history changes from unknown to known. Why? Time blurs memories, newspapers sensationalize stories, and sometimes the facts are blurry. And so it is with the story of the first female in US law enforcement, Undersheriff, Constance Kopp.