We cannot recount the stories of so many courageous black women without telling the story of Rosa McCauley Parks (1913 – 2005). Rosa is one of those people whose lives changed history. She is a hero to all.
Category Archives: Stories from the Past
Harriet – A Courageous African-American Woman
Twasn’t me, ’twas the Lord! I always told Him, ‘I trust to you. I don’t know where to go or what to do, but I expect You to lead me,’ an’ He always did. Harriet Tubman
African-American Women in America – Mary McLeod Bethune
“If I have a legacy to leave my people, it is my philosophy of living and serving. As I face tomorrow, I am content, for I think I have spent my life well. I pray now that my philosophy may be helpful to those who share my vision of a world of Peace, Progress, Brotherhood and Love.”
African-American Women in America – “HIdden Figures”
Mathematician Katherine Goble Johnson, computer programmer Dorothy Vaughan, and engineer Mary Jackson were awarded Congressional Gold Medals. These women are only a few of the many forgotten women, especially black women, who achieved amazing things in spite of the prejudice and road blocks thrown at them. All extremely brilliant women, they were the brains behind the launch of John Glenn into space in the 1960’s space race. The work of these “human computers” helped our country to put a man on the moon.
African-American Women in America – Lucy Craft Laney
Lucy Craft Laney was a true builder of society. Remembered as the founder and principal of the Haines Institute in Augusta, Georgia for fifty years, Lucy is one of the most famous educators in the United States. She founded the first kindergarten and the first nurses training schools in Georgia.
African-American women in America – Maggie Lena Walker
We must include the story of Maggie Lena Walker – the First woman bank president in the United States. Maggie was also a caring Christian woman whose work enabled many black people to lead better, happier lives. She is especially remembered for her efforts for the welfare of black youth.
African-American Women in America – Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman’s life is an example of what can be done, even in the most horrible of circumstances, when a person does not give up or give in. Harriet accomplished much in spite of illness, threats, poverty, and danger all around her. Her childlike faith and determination are an example for us all.
African-American Women in America – Madame C. J. Walker
Sarah Breedlove (McWilliams Davis) Walker’s life is told beautifully with an emphasis on her character. Her business acumen, philanthropy, love and care for her race, including empowering over 25,000 women to get good jobs is recounted. Her selfless giving is to be admired. She was an inspiration to others to give also. Madam was also active in politics, WWI, and social issues including the struggle against the illegal lynching of blacks. One of the most successful entrepreneurs of all times, her legacy continues to be admired.
African American Women in America – Ida B. Wells, Part 2
Truly, Ida B. Wells shows us what one woman can accomplish. Her faith and determination made a difference in this world for many people. Today, lynching may seem like a horrible thing of the past, but hatred is still with us. People still find ways to be unjust to others. We can learn from Ida B. Wells as we fight against all injustice.
African American Women in America – Ida B. Wells – Part 1
Ida Wells understood the radical implications of her message and was prepared to endure the consequences even if, as she said, ‘the heavens might fall.’ But she had made up her mind that her campaign, wherever it took her, was her calling and that she would see it through. It was the determination of a woman who was indeed ‘dauntless,’ as the black press characterized her.
