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Voices of Women
Madam C.J. Walker
"I am a woman who came from the cotton fields of the South. From there I was promoted to the washtub. From there I was promoted to the...
Hayeon Kwak
3 min read
Tina Tona
“It was perceived as something for the wealthy. Like there’s this place in the white world where you can go and see art. I guess...
Hayeon Kwak
2 min read
Kim Wonju
Kim Wonju was a courageous feminist and nationalist in the early 20th century who risked her life penning controversial articles on...
Hayeon Kwak
1 min read
Doria Shafik
Doria Shafik was a trailblazing Egyptian Feminist from the early 20th century. She influenced a major turning point in the feminist...
Hayeon Kwak
1 min read
Aziza Ellozy
Ms. Ellozy, the eldest daughter of Egyptian feminist Doria Shafik, speaks on her mother's courage, struggles, and legacy in an interview...
Hayeon Kwak
1 min read
Cece Philips
Cece Philips is a young painter based in London. Against the backdrop of a mysterious blue city, the audience is a yet unseen intruder on...
Hayeon Kwak
3 min read
Dindga McCannon
Dindga McCannon is an African-American artist based in New York City “I’ve always equated my relationship with art with a long love...
Hayeon Kwak
5 min read
Katelyn Gallagher
Ms. Gallagher is a special education teacher and debate coach at Northern Valley Regional High School. She was recently nominated for the...
Hayeon Kwak
1 min read
Evelyn Yoshimura
Evelyn Yoshimura is a Japanese-American scholar and ethnic studies activist. Name: Evelyn Yoshimura DOB: 1948 Nationality: Japanese...
Hayeon Kwak
4 min read
Marvel Jackson Cooke
the bosses are not necessarily in your corner, even if they are your own color." - Marvel Jackson Cooke Name: Marvel Jackson Cooke DOB:...
Hayeon Kwak
4 min read
Jocelyn Bell Burnell
“Diversity adds to the creativity of a team, it brings an extra openness, and scientific breakthroughs are about taking data and when you...
Hayeon Kwak
3 min read
Luvvie Ajayi Jones
Luvvie Ajayi Jones, is a Nigerian–American author, speaker, and digital strategist. “When we want to say something and our voice shakes,...
Hayeon Kwak
3 min read
Diane Nash
"There is a source of power in each of us that we don't realize until we take responsibility." - Diane Nash DOB: May 15, 1938...
Hayeon Kwak
4 min read
Shirley Chisholm
“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” - Shirley Chisholm DOB: November 20, 1924 Nationality: American Can...
Hayeon Kwak
4 min read
Charlotta Bass
Win or lose, we win by raising the issues - Charlotta Bass Date of Birth: February 14, 1874 Nationality: American On February 14, 1874,...
Hayeon Kwak
3 min read
Monifa Bandele
"Feminism is intersectional or it is nothing. We can't smash the patriarchy without tearing down white supremacy! The women's agenda...
Hayeon Kwak
3 min read
Ella Baker
"In order to see where we are going, we not only must remember where we have been, but we must understand where we hvave been." - Ella...
Hayeon Kwak
3 min read
Chien-Shiung Wu
"There is only one thing worse than coming home from the lab to a sink full of dirty dishes, and that is not going to the lab at all!" -...
Hayeon Kwak
4 min read
Elizabeth Anionwu
"Hold on to that dream and surround yourself with individuals who care for you, but will also speak the truth to you, and have the...
Hayeon Kwak
3 min read
Alaa Murabit
"I hope that each and every one of you continues to dream and thanks those around you who have the courage to dream." - Dr. Alaa Murabit...
Hayeon Kwak
2 min read
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