Mothers: Johnnie Tillmon
Johnnie Tillmon (1926-1995) was a warrior for welfare rights in the United States, who fought tirelessly to better the lives of impoverished mothers like herself.While motherhood can take many forms, ...
20 Dec 20227min
Mothers: Jahanara Imam
Jahanara Imam (1929-1994) was the mother of a freedom fighter, and her diary became the defining account of a country’s arduous and entangled birth. While motherhood can take many forms, to mother is ...
19 Dec 20228min
Mothers: Felicitas Méndez
Felicitas Méndez (1916-1998) was determined to provide her children with equal opportunity to education, so she won a landmark court case and paved the way for desegregation in public schools across t...
16 Dec 20226min
Mothers: Fatima Jinnah
Fatima Jinnah (1893-1967) is remembered in Pakistan as the “Mother of the Nation.” Her memory is a symbol of feminism and democracy.While motherhood can take many forms, to mother is to usher forth ne...
15 Dec 20228min
Mothers: Dr. Margaret Chung
Dr. Margaret Chung (1889-1959) was the first known Chinese-American woman to become a doctor. Not only did she care for all her patients, she also “adopted” more than a thousand U.S. soldiers during W...
14 Dec 20227min
Mothers: Dorian Corey
Dorian Corey (1937-1993) was one of the matriarchs of the New York drag ballroom scene. While motherhood can take many forms, to mother is to usher forth new generations through care, work and imagina...
13 Dec 20228min
Mothers: Claudia Jones
Claudia Jones (1915-1964) was a revolutionary, intersectional writer, journalist and communist activist who fought for the liberation of Black women and the rights of all working-class people.While mo...
12 Dec 20225min
Mothers: Clara Hale
Clara Hale (1905-1992) dedicated her life to caring for children who had a rough start to life. Her journey might make you reconsider what it means to be a mother. While motherhood can take many forms...
9 Dec 20227min
