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Poetry For The People: Joy Harjo, Juan Felipe Herrera, And Tracy K. Smith

Each U.S. Poet Laureate brings a unique voice to their role as "official poet" of the United States. The three most recent laureates...

Women Of Courage Are Always There

Despite gender stereotypes that often associate men with bravery, the courage of women is legendary and a constant leaven in human...

Female Trailblazers In Early Movie-Making

Women played an important part in establishing cinema as an artistic medium – not merely by participating in crucial developments, but by...

Butterflies And The Woman Who Fought Superstitions About Them

In the 1600's, it was thought that butterflies might be witches in disguise, out to curdle cream and butter, hence their name...

Indigenous Jazz Greats: The 'Queen Of Swing' & Native Jazz-Fusion

Mildred Bailey and Jim Pepper are little-known these days, but these indigenous musicians are towering legends in the history of jazz....

Shine Your Light Into The Darkness

When interrelated crises incite feelings of hopelessness and confused fear among many, we become powerful through the light we shine into...

Culture-Inspired Face Masks By Indigenous Artists

Blending culture and function, Native artists are revisioning what a face mask can be. Storytelling Masks - These beaded masks are...

On Two Equal Wings, The Bird Of Humanity Can Soar

Celebrating the lifework of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and affirming the truth that the full equality of women and men is essential to secure...

The Little-Known Black History Of The American West

One in four cowboys was Black. A former slave became the "Potato King of the World." Stagecoach Mary's birthday was celebrated twice a...

The Great Lady Day: Billie Holiday Live!

“She sang every song not only as if she had written it herself, but as if she had written it that very morning.” -- Maya Angelou Billie...

Women's History Month Just Isn't Enough

The bird of humanity needs two equally-strong wings to fly. Celebrate women's presence in, and contributions to, history. The Ascent of...

She Discovered Global Warming, So Why Haven't You Heard Of Her?

In 1856, Eunice Newton Foote was the first person to publish research connecting CO2 levels in the air and global warming. The credit for...

Sor Juana Inês de la Cruz: The First Feminist Writer in the New World

This female scholar, poet, composer, dramatist, and champion of women's rights would be a towering figure in any century. In 17th Century...

Quilts as Voices: A Craft and Art that Transcends Craft and Art

Quilts are much more than a collection of materials stitched together. The word quilt means stuffed sack, but they are so much more than...

100 Historic Black Women Guitarists and Bassists You Need To Know

Showcasing the influences that Black, Indigenous, and Afro-identifying women musicians have had on music history. She Shreds magazine...

Tahirih Justice Center

Creating a world where all women and girls enjoy equality and live in safety and with dignity. Tahirih Justice Center stands alone as the...

Brukty Tigabu: Determined to Improve Kids Lives

Determined, resilient, and on a mission to improve education for millions of children in Ethiopia encountering challenges on almost...

50 Amazing Women Scientists

Check out this collection of artworks inspired by the lives and achievements of famous women in science, technology, engineering, and...