December 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Ntozake Shange was born on this day in 1948 in Trenton, N.J. Shange was a novelist, playwright and poet whose groundbreaking work addressed issues of race and feminism. She’s best known for her “choreopoem,” for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf. /1
Ntozake Shange was born on this day in 1948 in Trenton, N.J. Shange was a novelist, playwright and poet whose groundbreaking work addressed issues of race and feminism. She’s best known for her “choreopoem,” for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf. /1
October 19, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Harriet Powers was born on this day in 1837 in Clarke County, Ga. In celebration of her birthday, here's a reprise of my thread from Black History Month.
Harriet Powers was born on this day in 1837 in Clarke County, Ga. In celebration of her birthday, here's a reprise of my thread from Black History Month.
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Harriet Powers was a Black folk artist who created quilts that record Bible stories, astronomical events and local legends. Born into slavery in Georgia in 1837, Powers used traditional applique techniques to create stunning works of art. /1
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Harriet Powers was a Black folk artist who created quilts that record Bible stories, astronomical events and local legends. Born into slavery in Georgia in 1837, Powers used traditional applique techniques to create stunning works of art. /1
October 29, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Today in history, 1963: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., delivers his “I Have a Dream” speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington. One of the most iconic speeches in American history, it was inspired by legendary gospel singer Mahalia Jackson. /1
Today in history, 1963: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., delivers his “I Have a Dream” speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington. One of the most iconic speeches in American history, it was inspired by legendary gospel singer Mahalia Jackson. /1
August 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Mary Church Terrell was born on this day in 1863 in Memphis, Tenn. A prominent African American civil rights and women’s rights activist, author and educator, Terrell was a charter member of the NAACP. She also helped found the National Association of Colored Women. /1
Mary Church Terrell was born on this day in 1863 in Memphis, Tenn. A prominent African American civil rights and women’s rights activist, author and educator, Terrell was a charter member of the NAACP. She also helped found the National Association of Colored Women. /1
September 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Kamala Harris was born on this day in 1964 in Oakland, Calif. Harris made history as the first woman, first African American and first Asian American to become vice president of the United States. We are grateful for her leadership and role in passing President Biden’s initiatives.
Kamala Harris was born on this day in 1964 in Oakland, Calif. Harris made history as the first woman, first African American and first Asian American to become vice president of the United States. We are grateful for her leadership and role in passing President Biden’s initiatives.
October 20, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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I learned something new today and I hope everyone who sees this repost does as well 😊.
An additional article about Ann’s life and work is in the comments below ⬇️.
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I learned something new today and I hope everyone who sees this repost does as well 😊.
An additional article about Ann’s life and work is in the comments below ⬇️.
Ann Lowe was the Black genius behind Jackie Kennedy’s iconic wedding gown.
Before the fashion world was ready to credit a Black woman’s talent, Lowe was already designing for America’s most powerful families. Brilliant. Bold. Innovative. Undervalued. And nearly erased from history.
Before the fashion world was ready to credit a Black woman’s talent, Lowe was already designing for America’s most powerful families. Brilliant. Bold. Innovative. Undervalued. And nearly erased from history.
December 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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I learned something new today and I hope everyone who sees this repost does as well 😊.
An additional article about Ann’s life and work is in the comments below ⬇️.
#WomensHistoryIsUSHistory
I learned something new today and I hope everyone who sees this repost does as well 😊.
An additional article about Ann’s life and work is in the comments below ⬇️.
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Bettye Lane was born on this day in 1930 in Boston. Lane is known as the “official photographer of the women’s movement,” whose work focused on ordinary people rather than feminist leaders. She also captured key events in the civil rights and gay rights movements. /1
Bettye Lane was born on this day in 1930 in Boston. Lane is known as the “official photographer of the women’s movement,” whose work focused on ordinary people rather than feminist leaders. She also captured key events in the civil rights and gay rights movements. /1
September 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM