5 Black Mothers Who Fought for Our Rights

National- It’s no secret that the histories and societal contributions of Black people have long been erased in education in our country. This erasure amounts to a great loss for America as a whole, especially for mothers who want to create systems of justice for their own children. When we actively look to the margins, we find a route to our own salvation as a nation. Though we’ve come to know important historical figures like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X over time, much of their true histories and life stories are still undervalued. In the same vein, Black women have sometimes entirely been left out of these conversations, though their contributions to political and social progress is unmatched. Today, authors like& Vashti Harrison& are filling the gaping holes in our history books by spotlighting the lesser-known stories of Black female heroes for our kids. While many people may be familiar with the impact created by some historically well-known Black women—Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, and Angela Davis—so many other stories remain undocumented and unknown. This Black History Month, while we continue our own efforts in unlearning and relearning American history as we’ve come to know it, we want...