Who was the first documented person to set foot on the North Pole? History classes have likely taught you that it was Robert Peary in 1909. That, dear reader, isn’t the whole truth. His co-explorer, Matthew Henson, was alongside Peary every step of the way, and likely reached the point first. Matthew Alexander Henson was … More Matthew Henson
Let’s be clear: Ida B. Wells-Barnett was a badass. And the fact that her name was never mentioned in any of my history classes (all the way through a college minor in history…) is an unbelievable disservice to her legacy. Dear reader, as far as I can help it, you will know Ida. Ida Wells … More Ida B. Wells-Barnett
At age 15, Claudette Colvin refused to give up her seat to a white person and move to the back of the bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Sounds like a familiar story, right? The thing is… Ms. Colvin took this stand nine months before Rosa Parks did. … More Claudette Colvin
Back in August 2019, the wonderful Valerie Gritsch compiled Tales From Wo-Fan’s Land on her blog, History Is Important. It was a project inspired by English singer-songwriter Frank Turner and his album No Man’s Land, which features 13 songs inspired by women from history. You can take a look at Val’s introduction to the project … More Tales from Wo-Fan’s Land: Constance Markievicz
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