Life Story: Maggie Walker
The story of a woman who fought to create community and opportunity for black citizens in Jim Crow Richmond, Virginia and went on to be the first black woman bank president in the United States.
The story of a woman who fought to create community and opportunity for black citizens in Jim Crow Richmond, Virginia and went on to be the first black woman bank president in the United States.
A Dutch merchant woman who traveled the world before settling in Flatbush and opening a shop to sell luxury goods.
The story of a young Jewish immigrant who inspired thousands of women to fight for improved working conditions in the garment industry.
This is the story of a mother and daughter in Maryland who became trapped in a perpetuating cycle of indenture and transgression.
An article from the "Chicago Defender" that describes the new opportunities and challenges northern cities offered women looking to escape the horrors of the Jim Crow South.
This is the story of a well-born Dutch woman who became a powerful businessperson in New Netherland.
The life story of a woman born in Quebec who became a successful businesswoman and was labeled a “dangerous woman.”
This story documents how the Native market women of colonial Quito fought in court to preserve their rights.
This is the story of an intersex person who ran afoul of a small community in colonial Virginia.
The United States Supreme Court opinion in "Muller v. Oregon" that outlines one rationale behind laws designed to protect women in the workplace and demonstrates the often sexist and short-sighted nature of social reforms.