The 1960's whirlwind of change brought a new form of LGBTQ activism, led by Marsha P. Johnson and other transwomen who made a lasting imprint on the movement.
Herstory
Patriots and Pathfinders
“Young, Gifted and Black” embodied the light that was Lorraine Hansberry who maximized every moment of her short life with pathos and meaning.
Who was the first Black woman to be tapped as a vice presidential candidate? It's not who you think. Charlotta Bass paved the way in 1952 as the VP candidate on the Progressive Party ticket.
BOLD AND UNBOSSED
NY Attorney General Letitia James is unafraid to take on power forces. She was in the news recently for releasing the damning evidence on sexual improprieties that forced Cuomo to resign.
Author of "Vanguard: How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote, and Insisted on Equality for All," uses the lens of history to invoke our greatness for today and the future.
Susan L. Taylor inspired generations of women with her Essence Magazine In the Spirit commentaries. Today the graceful thoughtleader continues to inspire and mentor the next generation of leaders.
ROCK STARS
Singing through their pain, these superstars endured trauma and addiction to produce unforgettable music. Let’s celebrate their soaring legacies.
We celebrate our Rock Stars seeding power, democratic change, and activism across lines real and imagined.
From legal lions to voting-rights knights, these Rock Star women are fusing their collective power to push progressive change.