Fannie Lou Hamer was a powerful public speaker who fought tirelessly for the rights of African Americans to vote safely, despite the danger to her life.
Women’s Suffrage and Prohibition: Strange Allies
Did you know that women’s suffrage and the temperance movement were both considered radical causes? Here’s how and why suffragists worked for prohibition.
Ida B. Wells: Fierce Anti-Lynching Activist and Abolitionist
Ida Bell Wells-Barnett, better known as Ida B. Wells, was an African American writer and activist famous for her work campaigning against lynching in the South.
The Doctrine of Separate Spheres: Why a Woman’s Place Was In the Home
Why are there more men in politics, and why do women STILL do most of the housework? It’s because we’re still influenced by the doctrine of separate spheres.
The Seneca Falls Convention: The Spark That Ignited the Suffrage Movement
What happened at the Seneca Falls Convention, and what was its significance? Find out the leaders who organized it and and read the summary.
The Surprising History Of The Birth Control Pill That Almost Wasn’t Invented
Ever wonder about the history of the birth control pill? Did you know it was once illegal to even TALK about? Find out why…
The Inspiring History of Women in Firefighting in the US
Can women be firefighters? YES, thanks to these trailblazing female firefighters. Still, women make up less than 5% of firefighters in the US today and are still struggling for equality.
Amelia Bloomer: Temperance, Suffrage, and Rational Dress Advocate
Amelia Bloomer was a women’s rights activist famous for popularizing “bloomers.” A women’s rights activist, writer, and editor, she founded a newspaper called The Lily which she used to advocate for women’s suffrage and temperance as well as more sensible dress for women. The Early Life of Amelia Jenks Bloomer Amelia Bloomer was born Amelia […]
The Law Of Coverture: Why Call A Woman By Her Husbands Name?
Ever wondered why a married woman can be addressed by her husband’s name? It’s because married women didn’t exist under the law of coverture.
3 Daring Female Astronauts That Beat The Odds
These 3 brave female astronauts made history despite the odds, and paved the way for women in space and science after them.