Rebels: Elizabeth Packard
Elizabeth Packard (1816-1897) fought for her own freedom after her husband forced her into a mental institution for expressing her religious beliefs. Her experiences inspired her to dedicate her life ...
11 Jan 20236min
Rebels: Elizabeth Freeman
Elizabeth Freeman (c. 1744-1829) was the first enslaved woman to file and win a freedom suit in the state of Massachusetts. Her case set the precedent for freedom suits across the state, more than 80...
10 Jan 20236min
Rebels: Eleanor Flexner
Eleanor Flexner (1908-1995) wrote what became the preeminent book women's rights, during an era when “feminist” was a dirty word.You’re probably familiar with rebels without a cause, but what about re...
9 Jan 20235min
Rebels: Dorothy Ferebee
Dorothy Ferebee (1898-1980) provided healthcare to vulnerable communities when they needed it most. She worked tirelessly across the United States and around the globe, advocating for civil rights and...
6 Jan 20235min
Rebels: Corazon Aquino
Corazon Aquino (1933-2009) rose above her fears to become the first female president of the Philippines. She led the country to democracy in a way that set a precedent for other countries around the w...
5 Jan 20237min
Rebels: Charlotta Bass
Charlotta Bass (c. 1880-1969) was the first Black woman to run for vice president of the United States. She was also a lifelong journalist and activist, who made it her life’s work to end segregation ...
4 Jan 20235min
Rebels: Charity Adams Earley
Charity Adams Earley (1918-2002) stood up against racism in the American military. Through her service as one of first Black female officers in the U.S. army, she contributed to the eventual desegrega...
3 Jan 20237min
Rebels: Bernice Sandler
Bernice Sandler (1928-2019) was the godmother of Title IX, a woman who was fed up with gender discrimination she faced and decided to do something about it.You’re probably familiar with rebels without...
2 Jan 20235min
