VIRGINIA RANDOLPH was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, during Reconstruction. She began her education at Baker School, the...
My knee-jerk response is no. I do not put myself into my books. I write fiction. I let my...
Born in 1879 to German immigrants, LOIS WEBER was the leading female director of the early 20th century. She...
I love this question—it made me dig deep and think about who has influenced me. It made me reflect...
KHUTULUN was born in 1260, the youngest and only daughter of the most powerful ruler of Central Asia, Kaidu...
In this season of celebration, it’s time to give thanks to the women who nourish us. To the foods...
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Known for penning the first English narrative by a Native American woman, SARAH WINNEMUCCA was a multi-lingual advocate for...
I am grateful—truly, I am. But I have to say this part first for the rest to make sense....
1858. Imagine being a black woman suddenly widowed. Of the seven children you birthed, none survived. You are truly...