Women and the American Story
Did you know that even today, American Women’s lives are shaped by a legal principle that dates back to the Middle Ages –...
Women and the American Story
Thomasine Hall was born around the year 1600 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, and raised female – but challenged gender stereotypes and norms throughout their life in early colonial...
Women and the American Story
Activism is an important part of any democracy. It’s the way ordinary people shape nations. For centuries, women have used activism in the United States to voice their concerns about society and secure their rights as...
Women and the American Story
San Antonio, Texas, in the 1930s was a bustling city with a vibrant Spanish-speaking community. But as the Great Depression swept the nation, the city’s underlying economic and racial inequalities became more pronounced. Then one determined young woman stepped in and...