Charity Adams Earley (1918-2002) stood up against racism in the American military. Through her service as one of first Black...
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Bernice Sandler (1928-2019) was the godmother of Title IX, a woman who was fed up with gender discrimination she faced and...
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Ruth Batson (1921-2003) was a mother, educator, and civil rights leader who worked tirelessly to desegregate public schools in...
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Queen Idia (c. 1500s) rewrote the rulebook on mothering in ancient Benin. She fought for her son’s life and place on the throne...
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Louise Little (c. 1897-1989) battled oppression and challenged white supremacy while raising eight children, one of whom was...
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