Posts Tagged ‘Women’s History Month’
Women’s History Month: Maya Angelou
As Women’s History Month comes to an end, we’re taking the opportunity to highlight Maya Angelou, an author, poet, and civil rights activist whose words have inspired generations. One of her best-known writings, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” is a pivotal autobiography that explores her early life and experiences with racism and trauma.…
Read MoreWomen’s History Month: Lucy Gonzalez Parsons
Today’s highlight for Women’s History Month — Lucy Gonzalez Parsons. A fierce activist and leading figure in the early Chicago labor movement, Parsons is known for her striking prose and unwavering political efforts. Parsons fought for the rights of the poor and disenfranchised by rallying people to stand up against the oppressive economic system that…
Read MoreHappy Women’s Day!
Happy Women’s Day! We’re proud to work beside talented women who are helping shape our communities with care, especially in a field that’s deficient in diversity and inclusion. Thanks for all that you do and keep inspiring us every day!
Read MoreWomen’s History Month: Gwendolyn Brooks
Kicking off our Women’s History Month series, we highlight Gwendolyn Brooks a Chicago native and world-renowned poet. Brooks became revered for her sociopolitical consciousness in her work which conveyed the Black experience in America through language that resonated across the country. Her ability to impact people through her writing made her the first Black author…
Read More