Mothers: Berdis Baldwin
Berdis Baldwin (1903-1999) was a woman whose influence can be felt throughout American culture, but whose name you’ve probably never heard. As the mother of one of our country’s most singular voices, ...
8 Des 20227min
Mothers: Azucena Villaflor
Azucena Villaflor (1924-1977) was an activist and one of the founders of Mothers of La Plaza de Mayo, which looked for victims of Argentina's Dirty War.While motherhood can take many forms, to mother ...
7 Des 20227min
Mothers: Anna Jarvis
Anna Jarvis (1864-1948) was the founder of Mother’s Day... but the way we celebrate today is very different from what she had in mind.While motherhood can take many forms, to mother is to usher forth ...
6 Des 20227min
Mothers: Andrée Blouin
Andrée Blouin (1921-1986) helped birth several African countries into new eras of independence, free from French colonial rule.While motherhood can take many forms, to mother is to usher forth new gen...
5 Des 20228min
Mothers: Alice Salomon
Alice Salomon (1872-1948) was an educator and activist who was a foundational figure in the thriving field of social work that exists today. While motherhood can take many forms, to mother is to usher...
2 Des 20229min
Mothers: Alberta King
Alberta King (1904-1974) was a pillar of her Atlanta community, and a teacher to the next generation. Her wisdom laid the foundation for the activism of one of the most renowned civil rights leaders o...
1 Des 20228min
Peacebuilders: Hilda Murrell
Hilda Murrell (1906-1984) was a renowned rose grower and anti-nuclear power campaigner. Women’s contributions to peacekeeping efforts are often overlooked, but no more. This month on Womanica we're hi...
30 Nov 20229min
Peacebuilders: Urvashi Vaid
Urvashi Vaid (1958-2022) was one of the most prolific LGBTQ organizers in history. As an Indian, Hindu lesbian, she took an intersectional approach to her fight.Women’s contributions to peacekeeping e...
29 Nov 20227min
