In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ll be posting one story each day of March written by local citizen journalists about a revolutionary woman from history or today who has inspired them as women.
March is not only an opportunity to remember the past, but a time to think critically on how history is created. Who tells the story has a huge impact on how the story is told. And historically, history has not always been herstory. This is especially true when it comes to lives of black women. Continue reading 31 Days of Revolutionary Women, #19: Stanlie James→
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ll be posting one story each day of March written by local citizen journalists about a revolutionary woman from history or today who has inspired them as women.
The Rise of A Phenomenal Woman
I met Bridgette Hempstead almost 20 years ago when she came into the Renton Area Youth & Family Center (RAYS) Family Center in Skyway seeking office space. She had started a support group for cancer victims called Cierra Sisters after she was diagnosed with breast cancer and found little in the way of health resources for African-American women. “Cierra” is an African word meaning knowledge. Continue reading 31 Days of Revolutionary Women, #18: Bridgette Hempstead→
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ll be posting one story each day of March written by local citizen journalists about a revolutionary woman from history or today who has inspired them as women.
In the early 1900s, aviation was inspiring the imagination of the masses.Flying an airplane had become a reality for those who were daring and dedicated enough to learn.While many men were pursuing this dream, a few revolutionary women were making their mark amongst the flyboys.In the women’s arena, Amelia Earhart claimed much of the glory, as did her instructor, Neta Snook.Both received high accolades from the media and their male peers.Lesser known was Bessie Coleman, who was not only an early female aviator, but also the first woman of African American and Native American descent to hold an American and international pilot’s license. Continue reading 31 Days of Revolutionary Women, #17: Bessie Coleman→
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ll be posting one story each day of March written by local citizen journalists about a revolutionary woman from history or today who has inspired them as women.
Berta Cáceres was a Honduran environmental activist, indigenous leader of the Lenca people, mother of four, and fearless critic of the multinational corporations that seek to convert her people’s ancestral land and water into profit. She was born on March 4th, 1973, and she was assassinated just two weeks ago on March 3rd, 2016. Continue reading 31 Days of Revolutionary Women, #16: Berta Cáceres→
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ll be posting one story each day of March written by local citizen journalists about a revolutionary woman from history or today who has inspired them as women.
I was inspired to write about a revolutionary woman who, through her work, emphasized the value of education for children at a very early age. But the search for a woman to write about didn’t lead me to an expected candidate. Shirley Chisholm inspired me to write because of her fiery message about gender and racial equity in a dangerous time for racial consciousness in the United States. Continue reading 31 Days of Revolutionary Women, #15: Shirley Chisholm→
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ll be posting one story each day of March written by local citizen journalists about a revolutionary woman from history or today who has inspired them as women.
Laura Dukes, also known as Little Laura or Little Bit, was a crucial part of early Jug Band music in Memphis, Tennessee – though she was often uncredited and is still today too little known. Her life carries inspiration to me as a singer and as a black woman. Continue reading 31 Days of Revolutionary Women, #14: Laura Dukes→
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ll be posting one story each day of March written by local citizen journalists about a revolutionary woman from history or today who has inspired them as women.
Marie Dorion was born around 1786, a member of the Iowa Tribe. She is known for her participation in the Astor Expedition, begun in 1811, six years after the return of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The Astor Expedition set out to reach the same geographic endpoint as Lewis and Clark, but with trade as the motivation and goal. Continue reading 31 Days of Revolutionary Women, #13: Marie Dorion→
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ll be posting one story each day of March written by local citizen journalists about a revolutionary woman from history or today who has inspired them as women.
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ll be posting one story each day of March written by local citizen journalists about a revolutionary woman from history or today who has inspired them as women.
I’m here to spotlight a revolutionary woman and freedom fighter credited with leading radical initiatives and rebellion efforts against slavery institutions for over two decades in 18th-century Jamaica. Continue reading 31 Days of Revolutionary Women, #11: Queen Nanny→
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ll be posting one story each day of March written by local citizen journalists about a revolutionary woman from history or today who has inspired them as women.
Mavis Staples was only ten years old when she stood up to sing before the congregation of a Chicago church. But with her small chin held high, she was already embracing her gift of a uniquely powerful, breath-taking voice. Continue reading 31 Days of Revolutionary Women, #10: Mavis Staples→
Amplifying the Authentic Narratives of South Seattle
