Womanica

Ruth Batson (1921-2003) was a mother, educator, and civil rights leader who worked tirelessly to desegregate public schools in Boston.While motherhood can take many forms, to mother is to usher forth ...

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Queen Idia (c. 1500s) rewrote the rulebook on mothering in ancient Benin. She fought for her son’s life and place on the throne – and made herself a queen in the process.While motherhood can take many...

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Norma Gabler (1923-2007) turned her motherhood into a weapon, bending the American educational landscape to fit her own moral compass.While motherhood can take many forms, to mother is to usher forth ...

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Mother Jones (c. 1837-1930) became a “mother” to thousands of coal miners and union workers because of her tireless commitment to the labor movement. While motherhood can take many forms, to mother is...

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Mariana Grajales Cuello (c. 1815-1893) remained dedicated to the revolutionary cause up until her last breath. She inspired her children and revolutionaries across Cuba to fight for independence.While...

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Louise Little (c. 1897-1989) battled oppression and challenged white supremacy while raising eight children, one of whom was Malcolm X.While motherhood can take many forms, to mother is to usher forth...

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Lorena Borjas (1960-2020) was an activist who dedicated her life to helping trans women, undocumented people and sex workers, survive the streets of Queens.While motherhood can take many forms, to mot...

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Kate Sessions (1857-1940) was a pioneering figure in the field of horticulture, known as the “Mother of Balboa Park.”While motherhood can take many forms, to mother is to usher forth new generations t...

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