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She Refused to be Silenced

Black and white photograph shows a young black woman with a large black hat, wearing a victorian style striped dress.

Full of contradictions, the fight for freedom of speech and workers rights killed her husband so she took up the fight. And wouldn’t be silenced.

Published April 20, 2026
Categorized as History, Inspiration and Motivation, Strong Women Tagged biography, Lynette M. Burrows, strong black women, strong women

The Not Yet Forgotten Madame Carteaux 

Portrait of Christiana Carteaux Bannister by Edward Mitchell Bannister shows a young woman sitting profile in a green button tufted chair, her right elbow lies on a side table, her hands are clasped, her face is turned slightly toward the viewer. She has center-parted dark hair in an updo, and wears a brown Spencer jacket over a white collared shirt, with a red bow at her throat. Her skirt is full and a slightly lighter shade than her bow.

You didn’t learn about Madame Carteaux in your history classes, did you? More than a hair stylist, she wasn’t a superwoman, she was an everyday hero.

Published March 9, 2026
Categorized as Heroes and Heroines, History, Strong Women Tagged American History, inspirational women, Lynette M. Burrows, strong black women

She Did Remarkable Things All in a Day’s Work

illustration of a black woman in a white doctor's coat with a stethoscope around her neck

American history hasn’t been kind to women, less so to Black women. Learn about the remarkable Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the first Black female medical doctor.

Published February 17, 2025
Categorized as Inspiration and Motivation, Strong Women Tagged American History, Lynette M. Burrows, pioneer of healthcare for women and children, strong black women, woman of science

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.

Published August 28, 2023
Categorized as Heroes and Heroines, History, Strong Women Tagged Inspirations, Lynette M. Burrows, strong black women

Strong Black Women Past and Present

Today I feature these strong women because they are Black. They are more than Strong Black Women. They are inspirations.

Published February 23, 2022
Categorized as Heroes and Heroines, History, Inspiration and Motivation, Strong Women Tagged Inspirations, quotes, strong black women
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