100 Black Women Who’ve Made History During Our Lifetimes
The celebration of Black History Month is synonymous with famous Black leaders of the past who revolutionized history and inspired the world.
While the posthumous acclaim that centers the work and lives of people like Frederick Douglas, Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman, and Rosa Parks is rightfully a tradition, Black history is more than a recollection of a few Black people’s historic fights against injustice. In fact, Black history is being made every year across diverse career fields and positions of influence.
Educators also say there’s more to Black history than just teaching about oppression and suffering, and that curriculums need to incorporate lessons on Black “agency, joy, love and global connection with Blackness around the world.” — LaGarrett King, Director of Carter Center for K-12 Black History Education at the University of Missouri
This list cites headlines featuring some (but definitely not all) of the historic achievements of Black women during our lifetimes, most of whom have made history within the past 10 years.
